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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.96, 202.72 and 94.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.96, 202.72 and 94.40 is: 130.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.96 : 202.72 = 94.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.96/202.72 = 94.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.96x = 202.72 × 94.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.96x = 19,136.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,136.77/146.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.22

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