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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.93, 202.95 and 114.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.93, 202.95 and 114.59 is: 158.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.93 : 202.95 = 114.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.93/202.95 = 114.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.93x = 202.95 × 114.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.93x = 23,256.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,256.55/146.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.29

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