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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.66, 219.45 and 131.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.66, 219.45 and 131.68 is: 197.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.66 : 219.45 = 131.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.66/219.45 = 131.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.66x = 219.45 × 131.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.66x = 28,896.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,896.08/146.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.03

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