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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.61, 218.77 and 136.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.61, 218.77 and 136.15 is: 203.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.61 : 218.77 = 136.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.61/218.77 = 136.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.61x = 218.77 × 136.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.61x = 29,784.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,784.65/146.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.16

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