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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.17, 219.32 and 134.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.17, 219.32 and 134.29 is: 201.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.17 : 219.32 = 134.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.17/219.32 = 134.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.17x = 219.32 × 134.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.17x = 29,452.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,452.48/146.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.49

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