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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146, 218.74 and 136.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146, 218.74 and 136.01 is: 203.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146 : 218.74 = 136.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146/218.74 = 136.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146x = 218.74 × 136.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146x = 29,750.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,750.83/146
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.77

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