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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.56, 220.02 and 132.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.56, 220.02 and 132.16 is: 198.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.56 : 220.02 = 132.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.56/220.02 = 132.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.56x = 220.02 × 132.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.56x = 29,077.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,077.84/146.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.40

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