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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.48, 220.05 and 100.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.48, 220.05 and 100.91 is: 151.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.48 : 220.05 = 100.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.48/220.05 = 100.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.48x = 220.05 × 100.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.48x = 22,205.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,205.80/146.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.60

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