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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.92, 202.83 and 90.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.92, 202.83 and 90.91 is: 125.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.92 : 202.83 = 90.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.92/202.83 = 90.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.92x = 202.83 × 90.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.92x = 18,438.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,438.52/146.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.50

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