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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.38, 201.78 and 107.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.38, 201.78 and 107.50 is: 148.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.38 : 201.78 = 107.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.38/201.78 = 107.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.38x = 201.78 × 107.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.38x = 21,691.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,691.35/146.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.19

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