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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.13, 201.41 and 139.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.13, 201.41 and 139.30 is: 192.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.13 : 201.41 = 139.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.13/201.41 = 139.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.13x = 201.41 × 139.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.13x = 28,056.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,056.41/146.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.00

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