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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.52, 221.04 and 134.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.52, 221.04 and 134.76 is: 203.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.52 : 221.04 = 134.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.52/221.04 = 134.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.52x = 221.04 × 134.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.52x = 29,787.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,787.35/146.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.30

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