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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.08, 218.95 and 102.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.08, 218.95 and 102.52 is: 153.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.08 : 218.95 = 102.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.08/218.95 = 102.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.08x = 218.95 × 102.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.08x = 22,446.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,446.75/146.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.66

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