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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.05, 218.75 and 136.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.05, 218.75 and 136.50 is: 204.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.05 : 218.75 = 136.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.05/218.75 = 136.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.05x = 218.75 × 136.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.05x = 29,859.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,859.38/146.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.45

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