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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.95, 202.79 and 81.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.95, 202.79 and 81.45 is: 112.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.95 : 202.79 = 81.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.95/202.79 = 81.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.95x = 202.79 × 81.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.95x = 16,517.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,517.45/146.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.40

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