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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.90, 219.84 and 100.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.90, 219.84 and 100.94 is: 151.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.90 : 219.84 = 100.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.90/219.84 = 100.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.90x = 219.84 × 100.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.90x = 22,190.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,190.65/146.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.06

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