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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.70, 203.39 and 138.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.70, 203.39 and 138.06 is: 191.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.70 : 203.39 = 138.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.70/203.39 = 138.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.70x = 203.39 × 138.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.70x = 28,079.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,079.33/146.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.41

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