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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.30, 201.65 and 109.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.30, 201.65 and 109.40 is: 150.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.30 : 201.65 = 109.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.30/201.65 = 109.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.30x = 201.65 × 109.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.30x = 22,058.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,058.95/146.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.78

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