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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.66, 202.56 and 134.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.66, 202.56 and 134.96 is: 186.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.66 : 202.56 = 134.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.66/202.56 = 134.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.66x = 202.56 × 134.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.66x = 27,337.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,337.50/146.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.40

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