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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.35, 218.24 and 134.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.35, 218.24 and 134.53 is: 200.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.35 : 218.24 = 134.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.35/218.24 = 134.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.35x = 218.24 × 134.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.35x = 29,359.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,359.83/146.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.61

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