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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.54, 219.72 and 100.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.54, 219.72 and 100.94 is: 151.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.54 : 219.72 = 100.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.54/219.72 = 100.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.54x = 219.72 × 100.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.54x = 22,178.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,178.54/146.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.35

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