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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.98, 202.84 and 84.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.98, 202.84 and 84.81 is: 117.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.98 : 202.84 = 84.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.98/202.84 = 84.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.98x = 202.84 × 84.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.98x = 17,202.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,202.86/146.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.04

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