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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.88, 202.80 and 91.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.88, 202.80 and 91.71 is: 126.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.88 : 202.80 = 91.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.88/202.80 = 91.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.88x = 202.80 × 91.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.88x = 18,598.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,598.79/146.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.63

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