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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.02, 217.19 and 133.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.02, 217.19 and 133.03 is: 197.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.02 : 217.19 = 133.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.02/217.19 = 133.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.02x = 217.19 × 133.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.02x = 28,892.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,892.79/146.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.87

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