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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.96, 202.60 and 105.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.96, 202.60 and 105.44 is: 145.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.96 : 202.60 = 105.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.96/202.60 = 105.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.96x = 202.60 × 105.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.96x = 21,362.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,362.14/146.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.36

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