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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.85, 202.71 and 115.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.85, 202.71 and 115.71 is: 159.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.85 : 202.71 = 115.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.85/202.71 = 115.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.85x = 202.71 × 115.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.85x = 23,455.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,455.57/146.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.72

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