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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.83, 202.60 and 110.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.83, 202.60 and 110.02 is: 151.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.83 : 202.60 = 110.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.83/202.60 = 110.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.83x = 202.60 × 110.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.83x = 22,290.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,290.05/146.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.81

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