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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.04, 217.85 and 135.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.04, 217.85 and 135.15 is: 201.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.04 : 217.85 = 135.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.04/217.85 = 135.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.04x = 217.85 × 135.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.04x = 29,442.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,442.08/146.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.60

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