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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.65, 202.35 and 109.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.65, 202.35 and 109.73 is: 151.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.65 : 202.35 = 109.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.65/202.35 = 109.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.65x = 202.35 × 109.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.65x = 22,202.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,202.31/146.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.40

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