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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.06, 218.96 and 100.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.06, 218.96 and 100.43 is: 150.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.06 : 218.96 = 100.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.06/218.96 = 100.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.06x = 218.96 × 100.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.06x = 21,989.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,989.65/146.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.55

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