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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.92, 201.35 and 141.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.92, 201.35 and 141.88 is: 194.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.92 : 201.35 = 141.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.92/201.35 = 141.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.92x = 201.35 × 141.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.92x = 28,567.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,567.54/146.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.44

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