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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.78, 202.59 and 84.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.78, 202.59 and 84.61 is: 116.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.78 : 202.59 = 84.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.78/202.59 = 84.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.78x = 202.59 × 84.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.78x = 17,140.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,140.21/146.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.77

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