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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.96, 202.58 and 111.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.96, 202.58 and 111.92 is: 154.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.96 : 202.58 = 111.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.96/202.58 = 111.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.96x = 202.58 × 111.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.96x = 22,672.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,672.75/146.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.28

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