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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.19, 218.94 and 100.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.19, 218.94 and 100.32 is: 150.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.19 : 218.94 = 100.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.19/218.94 = 100.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.19x = 218.94 × 100.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.19x = 21,964.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,964.06/146.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.24

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