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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.83, 202.62 and 80.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.83, 202.62 and 80.44 is: 111.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.83 : 202.62 = 80.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.83/202.62 = 80.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.83x = 202.62 × 80.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.83x = 16,297.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,297.34/146.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.00

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