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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.91, 202.50 and 115.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.91, 202.50 and 115.77 is: 159.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.91 : 202.50 = 115.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.91/202.50 = 115.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.91x = 202.50 × 115.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.91x = 23,442.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,442.85/146.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.58

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