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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.80, 202.63 and 91.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.80, 202.63 and 91.55 is: 126.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.80 : 202.63 = 91.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.80/202.63 = 91.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.80x = 202.63 × 91.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.80x = 18,550.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,550.78/146.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.37

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