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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.69, 219.92 and 135.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.69, 219.92 and 135.18 is: 202.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.69 : 219.92 = 135.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.69/219.92 = 135.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.69x = 219.92 × 135.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.69x = 29,729.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,729.12/146.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.67

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