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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.86, 220.06 and 101.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.86, 220.06 and 101.23 is: 151.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.86 : 220.06 = 101.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.86/220.06 = 101.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.86x = 220.06 × 101.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.86x = 22,276.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,276.67/146.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.69

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