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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.84, 202.58 and 94.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.84, 202.58 and 94.42 is: 130.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.84 : 202.58 = 94.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.84/202.58 = 94.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.84x = 202.58 × 94.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.84x = 19,126.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,126.59/146.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.25

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