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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.22, 201.84 and 111.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.22, 201.84 and 111.26 is: 153.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.22 : 201.84 = 111.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.22/201.84 = 111.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.22x = 201.84 × 111.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.22x = 22,456.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,456.30/146.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.58

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