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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.85, 202.68 and 142.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.85, 202.68 and 142.29 is: 196.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.85 : 202.68 = 142.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.85/202.68 = 142.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.85x = 202.68 × 142.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.85x = 28,839.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,839.34/146.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.39

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