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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.83, 202.56 and 87.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.83, 202.56 and 87.79 is: 121.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.83 : 202.56 = 87.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.83/202.56 = 87.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.83x = 202.56 × 87.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.83x = 17,782.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,782.74/146.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.11

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