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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.68, 220.05 and 132.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.68, 220.05 and 132.16 is: 198.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.68 : 220.05 = 132.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.68/220.05 = 132.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.68x = 220.05 × 132.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.68x = 29,081.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,081.81/146.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.27

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