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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.99, 202.82 and 81.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.99, 202.82 and 81.49 is: 112.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.99 : 202.82 = 81.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.99/202.82 = 81.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.99x = 202.82 × 81.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.99x = 16,527.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,527.80/146.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.44

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