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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.68, 219.62 and 100.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.68, 219.62 and 100.80 is: 150.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.68 : 219.62 = 100.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.68/219.62 = 100.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.68x = 219.62 × 100.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.68x = 22,137.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,137.95/146.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.93

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