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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.86, 202.64 and 87.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.86, 202.64 and 87.83 is: 121.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.86 : 202.64 = 87.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.86/202.64 = 87.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.86x = 202.64 × 87.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.86x = 17,797.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,797.43/146.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.19

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