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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.31, 201.98 and 109.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.31, 201.98 and 109.59 is: 151.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.31 : 201.98 = 109.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.31/201.98 = 109.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.31x = 201.98 × 109.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.31x = 22,134.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,134.44/146.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.28

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