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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.46, 213.11 and 146.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.46, 213.11 and 146.76 is: 202.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.46 : 213.11 = 146.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.46/213.11 = 146.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.46x = 213.11 × 146.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.46x = 31,275.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,275.29/154.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.49

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