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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.94, 202.98 and 116.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.94, 202.98 and 116.18 is: 160.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.94 : 202.98 = 116.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.94/202.98 = 116.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.94x = 202.98 × 116.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.94x = 23,583.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,583.21/146.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.50

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