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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.80, 202.47 and 91.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.80, 202.47 and 91.50 is: 126.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.80 : 202.47 = 91.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.80/202.47 = 91.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.80x = 202.47 × 91.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.80x = 18,524.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,524.88/146.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.19

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