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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.82, 202.57 and 114.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.82, 202.57 and 114.02 is: 157.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.82 : 202.57 = 114.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.82/202.57 = 114.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.82x = 202.57 × 114.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.82x = 23,097.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,097.03/146.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.32

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