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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.67, 202.42 and 109.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.67, 202.42 and 109.76 is: 151.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.67 : 202.42 = 109.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.67/202.42 = 109.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.67x = 202.42 × 109.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.67x = 22,218.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,218.38/146.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.49

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