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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.85, 202.56 and 94.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.85, 202.56 and 94.35 is: 130.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.85 : 202.56 = 94.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.85/202.56 = 94.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.85x = 202.56 × 94.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.85x = 19,111.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,111.54/146.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.14

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