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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.60, 202.42 and 110.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.60, 202.42 and 110.16 is: 152.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.60 : 202.42 = 110.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.60/202.42 = 110.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.60x = 202.42 × 110.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.60x = 22,298.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,298.59/146.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.10

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