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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.86, 202.76 and 91.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.86, 202.76 and 91.68 is: 126.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.86 : 202.76 = 91.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.86/202.76 = 91.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.86x = 202.76 × 91.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.86x = 18,587.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,587.56/146.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.57

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