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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.90, 202.46 and 110.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.90, 202.46 and 110.05 is: 151.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.90 : 202.46 = 110.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.90/202.46 = 110.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.90x = 202.46 × 110.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.90x = 22,280.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,280.72/146.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.67

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