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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.78, 202.50 and 103.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.78, 202.50 and 103.04 is: 142.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.78 : 202.50 = 103.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.78/202.50 = 103.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.78x = 202.50 × 103.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.78x = 20,865.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,865.60/146.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.16

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