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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.33, 219.17 and 100.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.33, 219.17 and 100.47 is: 150.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.33 : 219.17 = 100.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.33/219.17 = 100.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.33x = 219.17 × 100.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.33x = 22,019.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,019.51/146.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.48

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