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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.21, 219.04 and 137.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.21, 219.04 and 137.72 is: 206.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.21 : 219.04 = 137.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.21/219.04 = 137.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.21x = 219.04 × 137.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.21x = 30,166.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,166.39/146.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.33

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