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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.92, 202.50 and 108.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.92, 202.50 and 108.28 is: 149.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.92 : 202.50 = 108.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.92/202.50 = 108.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.92x = 202.50 × 108.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.92x = 21,926.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,926.70/146.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.24

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