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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.95, 202.73 and 94.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.95, 202.73 and 94.49 is: 130.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.95 : 202.73 = 94.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.95/202.73 = 94.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.95x = 202.73 × 94.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.95x = 19,156.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,156.70/146.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.36

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