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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.78, 202.56 and 94.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.78, 202.56 and 94.34 is: 130.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.78 : 202.56 = 94.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.78/202.56 = 94.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.78x = 202.56 × 94.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.78x = 19,109.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,109.51/146.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.19

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