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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.81, 202.53 and 136.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.81, 202.53 and 136.39 is: 188.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.81 : 202.53 = 136.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.81/202.53 = 136.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.81x = 202.53 × 136.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.81x = 27,622.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,622.38/146.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.15

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