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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.51, 219.28 and 132.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.51, 219.28 and 132.66 is: 198.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.51 : 219.28 = 132.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.51/219.28 = 132.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.51x = 219.28 × 132.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.51x = 29,090.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,090.59/146.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.56

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