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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.88, 219.30 and 103.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.88, 219.30 and 103.20 is: 154.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.88 : 219.30 = 103.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.88/219.30 = 103.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.88x = 219.30 × 103.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.88x = 22,631.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,631.76/146.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.08

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