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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.59, 201.90 and 109.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.59, 201.90 and 109.69 is: 151.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.59 : 201.90 = 109.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.59/201.90 = 109.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.59x = 201.90 × 109.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.59x = 22,146.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,146.41/146.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.08

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