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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.84, 202.59 and 84.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.84, 202.59 and 84.66 is: 116.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.84 : 202.59 = 84.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.84/202.59 = 84.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.84x = 202.59 × 84.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.84x = 17,151.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,151.27/146.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.81

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