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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.87, 202.77 and 91.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.87, 202.77 and 91.68 is: 126.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.87 : 202.77 = 91.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.87/202.77 = 91.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.87x = 202.77 × 91.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.87x = 18,589.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,589.95/146.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.58

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