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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.04, 217.72 and 134.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.04, 217.72 and 134.52 is: 200.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.04 : 217.72 = 134.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.04/217.72 = 134.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.04x = 217.72 × 134.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.04x = 29,287.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,287.69/146.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.55

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