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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.95, 220.30 and 101.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.95, 220.30 and 101.16 is: 151.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.95 : 220.30 = 101.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.95/220.30 = 101.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.95x = 220.30 × 101.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.95x = 22,285.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,285.55/146.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.66

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