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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.77, 202.73 and 114.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.77, 202.73 and 114.43 is: 158.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.77 : 202.73 = 114.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.77/202.73 = 114.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.77x = 202.73 × 114.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.77x = 23,198.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,198.39/146.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.06

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