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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.67, 220.14 and 101.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.67, 220.14 and 101.31 is: 152.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.67 : 220.14 = 101.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.67/220.14 = 101.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.67x = 220.14 × 101.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.67x = 22,302.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,302.38/146.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.06

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