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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.80, 218.92 and 135.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.80, 218.92 and 135.58 is: 202.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.80 : 218.92 = 135.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.80/218.92 = 135.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.80x = 218.92 × 135.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.80x = 29,681.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,681.17/146.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.19

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