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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.46, 202.12 and 109.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.46, 202.12 and 109.68 is: 151.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.46 : 202.12 = 109.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.46/202.12 = 109.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.46x = 202.12 × 109.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.46x = 22,168.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,168.52/146.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.36

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