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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.37, 218.94 and 135.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.37, 218.94 and 135.44 is: 202.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.37 : 218.94 = 135.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.37/218.94 = 135.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.37x = 218.94 × 135.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.37x = 29,652.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,652.14/146.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.58

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