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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.61, 220.35 and 101.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.61, 220.35 and 101.25 is: 152.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.61 : 220.35 = 101.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.61/220.35 = 101.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.61x = 220.35 × 101.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.61x = 22,310.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,310.44/146.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.18

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