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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.81, 202.19 and 135.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.81, 202.19 and 135.86 is: 187.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.81 : 202.19 = 135.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.81/202.19 = 135.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.81x = 202.19 × 135.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.81x = 27,467.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,467.84/146.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.10

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