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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.91, 202.44 and 109.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.91, 202.44 and 109.80 is: 151.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.91 : 202.44 = 109.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.91/202.44 = 109.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.91x = 202.44 × 109.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.91x = 22,227.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,227.91/146.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.30

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