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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.41, 220.02 and 136.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.41, 220.02 and 136.78 is: 205.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.41 : 220.02 = 136.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.41/220.02 = 136.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.41x = 220.02 × 136.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.41x = 30,094.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,094.34/146.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.55

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