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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146, 200.84 and 140.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146, 200.84 and 140.08 is: 192.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146 : 200.84 = 140.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146/200.84 = 140.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146x = 200.84 × 140.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146x = 28,133.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,133.67/146
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.70

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