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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.98, 202.92 and 100.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.98, 202.92 and 100.33 is: 138.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.98 : 202.92 = 100.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.98/202.92 = 100.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.98x = 202.92 × 100.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.98x = 20,359.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,359.85/146.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.52

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