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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.53, 219.80 and 100.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.53, 219.80 and 100.74 is: 151.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.53 : 219.80 = 100.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.53/219.80 = 100.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.53x = 219.80 × 100.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.53x = 22,143.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,143.54/146.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.12

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