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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.85, 202.23 and 110.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.85, 202.23 and 110.09 is: 151.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.85 : 202.23 = 110.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.85/202.23 = 110.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.85x = 202.23 × 110.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.85x = 22,264.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,264.01/146.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.61

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