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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.56, 202.32 and 109.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.56, 202.32 and 109.84 is: 151.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.56 : 202.32 = 109.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.56/202.32 = 109.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.56x = 202.32 × 109.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.56x = 22,222.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,222.83/146.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.63

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