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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.54, 220.20 and 136.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.54, 220.20 and 136.82 is: 205.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.54 : 220.20 = 136.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.54/220.20 = 136.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.54x = 220.20 × 136.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.54x = 30,127.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,127.76/146.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.59

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