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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.70, 219.94 and 132.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.70, 219.94 and 132.86 is: 199.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.70 : 219.94 = 132.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.70/219.94 = 132.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.70x = 219.94 × 132.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.70x = 29,221.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,221.23/146.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.19

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