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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.74, 219.97 and 101.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.74, 219.97 and 101.17 is: 151.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.74 : 219.97 = 101.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.74/219.97 = 101.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.74x = 219.97 × 101.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.74x = 22,254.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,254.36/146.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.66

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