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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.48, 219.62 and 133.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.48, 219.62 and 133.08 is: 199.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.48 : 219.62 = 133.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.48/219.62 = 133.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.48x = 219.62 × 133.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.48x = 29,227.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,227.03/146.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.53

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