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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.13, 202.13 and 139.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.13, 202.13 and 139.65 is: 193.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.13 : 202.13 = 139.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.13/202.13 = 139.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.13x = 202.13 × 139.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.13x = 28,227.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,227.45/146.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.17

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