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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.80, 202.58 and 105.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.80, 202.58 and 105.32 is: 145.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.80 : 202.58 = 105.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.80/202.58 = 105.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.80x = 202.58 × 105.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.80x = 21,335.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,335.73/146.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.34

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