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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.40, 218.40 and 132.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.40, 218.40 and 132.72 is: 197.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.40 : 218.40 = 132.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.40/218.40 = 132.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.40x = 218.40 × 132.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.40x = 28,986.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,986.05/146.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.99

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