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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.30, 219.36 and 136.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.30, 219.36 and 136.76 is: 205.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.30 : 219.36 = 136.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.30/219.36 = 136.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.30x = 219.36 × 136.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.30x = 29,999.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,999.67/146.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.06

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