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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.79, 202.74 and 110.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.79, 202.74 and 110.10 is: 152.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.79 : 202.74 = 110.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.79/202.74 = 110.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.79x = 202.74 × 110.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.79x = 22,321.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,321.67/146.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.07

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