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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.78, 202.37 and 120.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.78, 202.37 and 120.45 is: 166.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.78 : 202.37 = 120.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.78/202.37 = 120.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.78x = 202.37 × 120.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.78x = 24,374.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,374.86/146.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.07

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