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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.25, 201.70 and 111.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.25, 201.70 and 111.28 is: 153.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.25 : 201.70 = 111.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.25/201.70 = 111.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.25x = 201.70 × 111.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.25x = 22,445.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,445.18/146.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.47

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