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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.47, 201.84 and 134.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.47, 201.84 and 134.05 is: 184.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.47 : 201.84 = 134.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.47/201.84 = 134.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.47x = 201.84 × 134.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.47x = 27,056.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,056.65/146.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.72

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