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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.80, 220.20 and 101.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.80, 220.20 and 101.20 is: 151.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.80 : 220.20 = 101.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.80/220.20 = 101.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.80x = 220.20 × 101.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.80x = 22,284.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,284.24/146.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.80

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