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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.06, 219.10 and 137.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.06, 219.10 and 137.14 is: 205.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.06 : 219.10 = 137.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.06/219.10 = 137.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.06x = 219.10 × 137.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.06x = 30,047.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,047.37/146.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.72

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