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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.66, 219.51 and 101.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.66, 219.51 and 101.07 is: 151.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.66 : 219.51 = 101.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.66/219.51 = 101.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.66x = 219.51 × 101.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.66x = 22,185.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,185.88/146.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.28

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