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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.81, 202.80 and 103.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.81, 202.80 and 103.07 is: 142.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.81 : 202.80 = 103.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.81/202.80 = 103.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.81x = 202.80 × 103.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.81x = 20,903.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,903.49/146.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.38

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