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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.35, 200.87 and 134.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.35, 200.87 and 134.04 is: 183.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.35 : 200.87 = 134.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.35/200.87 = 134.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.35x = 200.87 × 134.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.35x = 26,924.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,924.61/146.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.97

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