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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.72, 202.19 and 136.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.72, 202.19 and 136.98 is: 188.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.72 : 202.19 = 136.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.72/202.19 = 136.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.72x = 202.19 × 136.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.72x = 27,696.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,696.06/146.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.77

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