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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.04, 218.94 and 137.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.04, 218.94 and 137.96 is: 206.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.04 : 218.94 = 137.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.04/218.94 = 137.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.04x = 218.94 × 137.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.04x = 30,204.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,204.96/146.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.83

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