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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.22, 201.49 and 104.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.22, 201.49 and 104.66 is: 144.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.22 : 201.49 = 104.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.22/201.49 = 104.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.22x = 201.49 × 104.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.22x = 21,087.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,087.43/146.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.22

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