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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.83, 202.57 and 91.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.83, 202.57 and 91.47 is: 126.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.83 : 202.57 = 91.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.83/202.57 = 91.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.83x = 202.57 × 91.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.83x = 18,529.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,529.08/146.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.19

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