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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.76, 202.26 and 139.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.76, 202.26 and 139.86 is: 192.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.76 : 202.26 = 139.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.76/202.26 = 139.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.76x = 202.26 × 139.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.76x = 28,288.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,288.08/146.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.75

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