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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.52, 202.03 and 109.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.52, 202.03 and 109.62 is: 151.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.52 : 202.03 = 109.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.52/202.03 = 109.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.52x = 202.03 × 109.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.52x = 22,145.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,145.24/146.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.14

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