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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.03, 202.60 and 146.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.03, 202.60 and 146.46 is: 201.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.03 : 202.60 = 146.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.03/202.60 = 146.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.03x = 202.60 × 146.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.03x = 29,672.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,672.80/147.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.81

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