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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.03, 201.90 and 139.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.03, 201.90 and 139.57 is: 192.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.03 : 201.90 = 139.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.03/201.90 = 139.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.03x = 201.90 × 139.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.03x = 28,180.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,180.34/146.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.98

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