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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.86, 202.23 and 143.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.86, 202.23 and 143.66 is: 197.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.86 : 202.23 = 143.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.86/202.23 = 143.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.86x = 202.23 × 143.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.86x = 29,052.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,052.87/146.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.83

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