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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.70, 202.55 and 134.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.70, 202.55 and 134.37 is: 185.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.70 : 202.55 = 134.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.70/202.55 = 134.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.70x = 202.55 × 134.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.70x = 27,215.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,215.97/146.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.52

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