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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.97, 202.74 and 100.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.97, 202.74 and 100.38 is: 138.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.97 : 202.74 = 100.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.97/202.74 = 100.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.97x = 202.74 × 100.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.97x = 20,351.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,351.04/146.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.47

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