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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.94, 202.80 and 103.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.94, 202.80 and 103.34 is: 142.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.94 : 202.80 = 103.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.94/202.80 = 103.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.94x = 202.80 × 103.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.94x = 20,957.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,957.35/146.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.63

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