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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.12, 219.95 and 133.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.12, 219.95 and 133.16 is: 200.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.12 : 219.95 = 133.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.12/219.95 = 133.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.12x = 219.95 × 133.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.12x = 29,288.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,288.54/146.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.44

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