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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.10, 201.38 and 111.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.10, 201.38 and 111.09 is: 153.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.10 : 201.38 = 111.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.10/201.38 = 111.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.10x = 201.38 × 111.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.10x = 22,370.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,370.75/146.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.12

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