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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.01, 218.78 and 102.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.01, 218.78 and 102.70 is: 153.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.01 : 218.78 = 102.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.01/218.78 = 102.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.01x = 218.78 × 102.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.01x = 22,468.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,468.71/146.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.88

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