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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.83, 219.85 and 101.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.83, 219.85 and 101.28 is: 151.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.83 : 219.85 = 101.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.83/219.85 = 101.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.83x = 219.85 × 101.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.83x = 22,266.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,266.41/146.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.65

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