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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.29, 201.61 and 135.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.29, 201.61 and 135.27 is: 186.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.29 : 201.61 = 135.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.29/201.61 = 135.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.29x = 201.61 × 135.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.29x = 27,271.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,271.78/146.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.42

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