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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.98, 202.68 and 91.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.98, 202.68 and 91.70 is: 126.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.98 : 202.68 = 91.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.98/202.68 = 91.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.98x = 202.68 × 91.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.98x = 18,585.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,585.76/146.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.45

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