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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.67, 219.87 and 132.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.67, 219.87 and 132.24 is: 198.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.67 : 219.87 = 132.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.67/219.87 = 132.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.67x = 219.87 × 132.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.67x = 29,075.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,075.61/146.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.24

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