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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.99, 220.74 and 108.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.99, 220.74 and 108.54 is: 163.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.99 : 220.74 = 108.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.99/220.74 = 108.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.99x = 220.74 × 108.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.99x = 23,959.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,959.12/146.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.00

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