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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.79, 202.44 and 105.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.79, 202.44 and 105.48 is: 145.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.79 : 202.44 = 105.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.79/202.44 = 105.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.79x = 202.44 × 105.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.79x = 21,353.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,353.37/146.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.47

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