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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.94, 220.33 and 101.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.94, 220.33 and 101.24 is: 151.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.94 : 220.33 = 101.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.94/220.33 = 101.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.94x = 220.33 × 101.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.94x = 22,306.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,306.51/146.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.80

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