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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.90, 202.73 and 81.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.90, 202.73 and 81.41 is: 112.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.90 : 202.73 = 81.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.90/202.73 = 81.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.90x = 202.73 × 81.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.90x = 16,504.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,504.35/146.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.35

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