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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.95, 202.89 and 103.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.95, 202.89 and 103.30 is: 142.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.95 : 202.89 = 103.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.95/202.89 = 103.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.95x = 202.89 × 103.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.95x = 20,958.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,958.54/146.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.62

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