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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.58, 219.86 and 138.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.58, 219.86 and 138.12 is: 207.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.58 : 219.86 = 138.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.58/219.86 = 138.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.58x = 219.86 × 138.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.58x = 30,367.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,367.06/146.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.17

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