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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.33, 201.81 and 136.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.33, 201.81 and 136.46 is: 188.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.33 : 201.81 = 136.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.33/201.81 = 136.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.33x = 201.81 × 136.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.33x = 27,539.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,539.50/146.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.20

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