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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.70, 220.12 and 138.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.70, 220.12 and 138.96 is: 208.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.70 : 220.12 = 138.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.70/220.12 = 138.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.70x = 220.12 × 138.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.70x = 30,587.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,587.88/146.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.51

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