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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.80, 202.44 and 143.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.80, 202.44 and 143.60 is: 198.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.80 : 202.44 = 143.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.80/202.44 = 143.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.80x = 202.44 × 143.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.80x = 29,070.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,070.38/146.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.03

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