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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.96, 220.68 and 101.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.96, 220.68 and 101.32 is: 152.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.96 : 220.68 = 101.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.96/220.68 = 101.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.96x = 220.68 × 101.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.96x = 22,359.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,359.30/146.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.15

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