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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.58, 219.62 and 100.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.58, 219.62 and 100.24 is: 150.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.58 : 219.62 = 100.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.58/219.62 = 100.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.58x = 219.62 × 100.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.58x = 22,014.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,014.71/146.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.19

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