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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.85, 220.30 and 101.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.85, 220.30 and 101.22 is: 151.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.85 : 220.30 = 101.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.85/220.30 = 101.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.85x = 220.30 × 101.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.85x = 22,298.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,298.77/146.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.85

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