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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.20, 201.58 and 131.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.20, 201.58 and 131.47 is: 181.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.20 : 201.58 = 131.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.20/201.58 = 131.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.20x = 201.58 × 131.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.20x = 26,501.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,501.72/146.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.27

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