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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.79, 202.74 and 137.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.79, 202.74 and 137.73 is: 190.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.79 : 202.74 = 137.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.79/202.74 = 137.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.79x = 202.74 × 137.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.79x = 27,923.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,923.38/146.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.23

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