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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.80, 202.44 and 114

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.80, 202.44 and 114 is: 157.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.80 : 202.44 = 114 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.80/202.44 = 114/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.80x = 202.44 × 114
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.80x = 23,078.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,078.16/146.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.21

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