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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.64, 218.93 and 133.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.64, 218.93 and 133.65 is: 199.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.64 : 218.93 = 133.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.64/218.93 = 133.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.64x = 218.93 × 133.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.64x = 29,259.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,259.99/146.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.54

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