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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.33, 219.63 and 138.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.33, 219.63 and 138.52 is: 207.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.33 : 219.63 = 138.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.33/219.63 = 138.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.33x = 219.63 × 138.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.33x = 30,423.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,423.15/146.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.91

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