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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.50, 220.57 and 129.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.50, 220.57 and 129.48 is: 194.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.50 : 220.57 = 129.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.50/220.57 = 129.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.50x = 220.57 × 129.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.50x = 28,559.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,559.40/146.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.94

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