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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.12, 217.96 and 137.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.12, 217.96 and 137.90 is: 205.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.12 : 217.96 = 137.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.12/217.96 = 137.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.12x = 217.96 × 137.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.12x = 30,056.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,056.68/146.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.70

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