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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.92, 202.68 and 90.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.92, 202.68 and 90.88 is: 125.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.92 : 202.68 = 90.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.92/202.68 = 90.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.92x = 202.68 × 90.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.92x = 18,419.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,419.56/146.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.37

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