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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.89, 202.69 and 81.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.89, 202.69 and 81.39 is: 112.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.89 : 202.69 = 81.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.89/202.69 = 81.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.89x = 202.69 × 81.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.89x = 16,496.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,496.94/146.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.31

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