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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.21, 218.90 and 132.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.21, 218.90 and 132.44 is: 198.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.21 : 218.90 = 132.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.21/218.90 = 132.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.21x = 218.90 × 132.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.21x = 28,990.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,990.35/146.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.29

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