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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.78, 220.17 and 139.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.78, 220.17 and 139.48 is: 209.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.78 : 220.17 = 139.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.78/220.17 = 139.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.78x = 220.17 × 139.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.78x = 30,709.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,709.31/146.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.22

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