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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.28, 217.89 and 138

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.28, 217.89 and 138 is: 205.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.28 : 217.89 = 138 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.28/217.89 = 138/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.28x = 217.89 × 138
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.28x = 30,068.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,068.82/146.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.56

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