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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.90, 202.55 and 105.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.90, 202.55 and 105.39 is: 145.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.90 : 202.55 = 105.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.90/202.55 = 105.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.90x = 202.55 × 105.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.90x = 21,346.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,346.22/146.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.32

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