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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.99, 202.83 and 84.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.99, 202.83 and 84.81 is: 117.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.99 : 202.83 = 84.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.99/202.83 = 84.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.99x = 202.83 × 84.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.99x = 17,200.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,200.93/146.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.02

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