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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.89, 219.94 and 100.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.89, 219.94 and 100.52 is: 150.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.89 : 219.94 = 100.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.89/219.94 = 100.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.89x = 219.94 × 100.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.89x = 22,107.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,107.87/146.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.51

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