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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.37, 218.12 and 137.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.37, 218.12 and 137.72 is: 205.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.37 : 218.12 = 137.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.37/218.12 = 137.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.37x = 218.12 × 137.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.37x = 30,038.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,038.74/146.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.22

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