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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.38, 218.94 and 139

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.38, 218.94 and 139 is: 207.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.38 : 218.94 = 139 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.38/218.94 = 139/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.38x = 218.94 × 139
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.38x = 30,432.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,432.66/146.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.90

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