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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.81, 202.61 and 107.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.81, 202.61 and 107.60 is: 148.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.81 : 202.61 = 107.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.81/202.61 = 107.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.81x = 202.61 × 107.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.81x = 21,800.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,800.09/146.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.49

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