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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.36, 220.65 and 137.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.36, 220.65 and 137.08 is: 206.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.36 : 220.65 = 137.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.36/220.65 = 137.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.36x = 220.65 × 137.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.36x = 30,246.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,246.70/146.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.66

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