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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.57, 220.05 and 103.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.57, 220.05 and 103.51 is: 155.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.57 : 220.05 = 103.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.57/220.05 = 103.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.57x = 220.05 × 103.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.57x = 22,777.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,777.38/146.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.40

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