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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.26, 219.12 and 131.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.26, 219.12 and 131.05 is: 196.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.26 : 219.12 = 131.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.26/219.12 = 131.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.26x = 219.12 × 131.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.26x = 28,715.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,715.68/146.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.33

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