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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.89, 202.28 and 109.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.89, 202.28 and 109.99 is: 151.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.89 : 202.28 = 109.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.89/202.28 = 109.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.89x = 202.28 × 109.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.89x = 22,248.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,248.78/146.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.47

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