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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.73, 220.10 and 137.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.73, 220.10 and 137.82 is: 206.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.73 : 220.10 = 137.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.73/220.10 = 137.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.73x = 220.10 × 137.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.73x = 30,333.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,333.84/146.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.73

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