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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.92, 202.62 and 108.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.92, 202.62 and 108.04 is: 149.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.92 : 202.62 = 108.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.92/202.62 = 108.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.92x = 202.62 × 108.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.92x = 21,891.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,891.06/146.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.00

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