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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.58, 202.36 and 137.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.58, 202.36 and 137.38 is: 189.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.58 : 202.36 = 137.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.58/202.36 = 137.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.58x = 202.36 × 137.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.58x = 27,800.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,800.22/146.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.66

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