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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.63, 218.95 and 131.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.63, 218.95 and 131.11 is: 195.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.63 : 218.95 = 131.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.63/218.95 = 131.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.63x = 218.95 × 131.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.63x = 28,706.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,706.40/146.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.77

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