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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.87, 202.60 and 105.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.87, 202.60 and 105.33 is: 145.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.87 : 202.60 = 105.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.87/202.60 = 105.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.87x = 202.60 × 105.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.87x = 21,339.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,339.86/146.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.30

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