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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146, 218.58 and 134.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146, 218.58 and 134.66 is: 201.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146 : 218.58 = 134.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146/218.58 = 134.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146x = 218.58 × 134.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146x = 29,433.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,433.98/146
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.60

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