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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.72, 218.80 and 134.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.72, 218.80 and 134.91 is: 201.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.72 : 218.80 = 134.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.72/218.80 = 134.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.72x = 218.80 × 134.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.72x = 29,518.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,518.31/146.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.19

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