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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.94, 202.86 and 100.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.94, 202.86 and 100.32 is: 138.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.94 : 202.86 = 100.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.94/202.86 = 100.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.94x = 202.86 × 100.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.94x = 20,350.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,350.92/146.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.50

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