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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.81, 202.55 and 86.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.81, 202.55 and 86.99 is: 120.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.81 : 202.55 = 86.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.81/202.55 = 86.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.81x = 202.55 × 86.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.81x = 17,618.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,618.38/146.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.01

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