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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.85, 202.16 and 109.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.85, 202.16 and 109.96 is: 151.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.85 : 202.16 = 109.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.85/202.16 = 109.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.85x = 202.16 × 109.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.85x = 22,229.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,229.28/146.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.38

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