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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.41, 220.16 and 101.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.41, 220.16 and 101.05 is: 151.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.41 : 220.16 = 101.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.41/220.16 = 101.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.41x = 220.16 × 101.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.41x = 22,247.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,247.17/146.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.95

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