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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.50, 203.70 and 146.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.50, 203.70 and 146.60 is: 202.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.50 : 203.70 = 146.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.50/203.70 = 146.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.50x = 203.70 × 146.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.50x = 29,862.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,862.42/147.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.46

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