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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.88, 202.70 and 91.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.88, 202.70 and 91.65 is: 126.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.88 : 202.70 = 91.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.88/202.70 = 91.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.88x = 202.70 × 91.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.88x = 18,577.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,577.46/146.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.48

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