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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.26, 220.36 and 132.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.26, 220.36 and 132.38 is: 199.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.26 : 220.36 = 132.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.26/220.36 = 132.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.26x = 220.36 × 132.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.26x = 29,170.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,170.16/146.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.45

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