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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.93, 202.48 and 105.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.93, 202.48 and 105.41 is: 145.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.93 : 202.48 = 105.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.93/202.48 = 105.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.93x = 202.48 × 105.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.93x = 21,341.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,341.88/146.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.26

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