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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.84, 202.68 and 111.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.84, 202.68 and 111.87 is: 154.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.84 : 202.68 = 111.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.84/202.68 = 111.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.84x = 202.68 × 111.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.84x = 22,673.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,673.81/146.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.42

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