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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.01, 218.70 and 134.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.01, 218.70 and 134.77 is: 201.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.01 : 218.70 = 134.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.01/218.70 = 134.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.01x = 218.70 × 134.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.01x = 29,474.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,474.20/146.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.86

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