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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.53, 219.32 and 131.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.53, 219.32 and 131.95 is: 197.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.53 : 219.32 = 131.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.53/219.32 = 131.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.53x = 219.32 × 131.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.53x = 28,939.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,939.27/146.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.50

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