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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.30, 219.57 and 100.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.30, 219.57 and 100.53 is: 150.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.30 : 219.57 = 100.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.30/219.57 = 100.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.30x = 219.57 × 100.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.30x = 22,073.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,073.37/146.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.88

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