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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.13, 217.73 and 136.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.13, 217.73 and 136.81 is: 203.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.13 : 217.73 = 136.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.13/217.73 = 136.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.13x = 217.73 × 136.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.13x = 29,787.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,787.64/146.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.84

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