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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.28, 218.21 and 135.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.28, 218.21 and 135.48 is: 202.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.28 : 218.21 = 135.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.28/218.21 = 135.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.28x = 218.21 × 135.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.28x = 29,563.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,563.09/146.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.10

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