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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.32, 201.90 and 135.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.32, 201.90 and 135.52 is: 187.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.32 : 201.90 = 135.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.32/201.90 = 135.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.32x = 201.90 × 135.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.32x = 27,361.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,361.49/146.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.00

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