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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.82, 202.66 and 94.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.82, 202.66 and 94.37 is: 130.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.82 : 202.66 = 94.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.82/202.66 = 94.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.82x = 202.66 × 94.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.82x = 19,125.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,125.29/146.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.26

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