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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.09, 219.08 and 100.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.09, 219.08 and 100.45 is: 150.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.09 : 219.08 = 100.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.09/219.08 = 100.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.09x = 219.08 × 100.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.09x = 22,007.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,007.14/146.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.64

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