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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.64, 202.53 and 137.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.64, 202.53 and 137.60 is: 190.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.64 : 202.53 = 137.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.64/202.53 = 137.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.64x = 202.53 × 137.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.64x = 27,866.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,866.43/146.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.03

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