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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.60, 219.48 and 136.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.60, 219.48 and 136.88 is: 204.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.60 : 219.48 = 136.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.60/219.48 = 136.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.60x = 219.48 × 136.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.60x = 30,042.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,042.42/146.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.93

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