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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.45, 219.69 and 131.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.45, 219.69 and 131.33 is: 197.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.45 : 219.69 = 131.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.45/219.69 = 131.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.45x = 219.69 × 131.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.45x = 28,851.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,851.89/146.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.01

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