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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.04, 217.56 and 137.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.04, 217.56 and 137.76 is: 205.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.04 : 217.56 = 137.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.04/217.56 = 137.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.04x = 217.56 × 137.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.04x = 29,971.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,971.07/146.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.23

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