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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.76, 218.97 and 139.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.76, 218.97 and 139.56 is: 208.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.76 : 218.97 = 139.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.76/218.97 = 139.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.76x = 218.97 × 139.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.76x = 30,559.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,559.45/146.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.23

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