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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.95, 202.80 and 81.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.95, 202.80 and 81.46 is: 112.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.95 : 202.80 = 81.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.95/202.80 = 81.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.95x = 202.80 × 81.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.95x = 16,520.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,520.19/146.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.42

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