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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.27, 201.76 and 135.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.27, 201.76 and 135.88 is: 187.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.27 : 201.76 = 135.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.27/201.76 = 135.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.27x = 201.76 × 135.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.27x = 27,414.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,414.30/146.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.42

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