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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.85, 202.67 and 87.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.85, 202.67 and 87.85 is: 121.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.85 : 202.67 = 87.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.85/202.67 = 87.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.85x = 202.67 × 87.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.85x = 17,804.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,804.56/146.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.24

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