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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.14, 218.77 and 131.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.14, 218.77 and 131.42 is: 196.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.14 : 218.77 = 131.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.14/218.77 = 131.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.14x = 218.77 × 131.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.14x = 28,750.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,750.97/146.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.74

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