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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.01, 220.09 and 136.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.01, 220.09 and 136.09 is: 205.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.01 : 220.09 = 136.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.01/220.09 = 136.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.01x = 220.09 × 136.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.01x = 29,952.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,952.05/146.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.14

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