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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.36, 219.26 and 131.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.36, 219.26 and 131.34 is: 196.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.36 : 219.26 = 131.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.36/219.26 = 131.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.36x = 219.26 × 131.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.36x = 28,797.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,797.61/146.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.76

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