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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.16, 218.90 and 133.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.16, 218.90 and 133.40 is: 199.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.16 : 218.90 = 133.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.16/218.90 = 133.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.16x = 218.90 × 133.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.16x = 29,202.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,202.14/146.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.80

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