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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.02, 200.04 and 140.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.02, 200.04 and 140.55 is: 192.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.02 : 200.04 = 140.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.02/200.04 = 140.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.02x = 200.04 × 140.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.02x = 28,115.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,115.62/146.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.55

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