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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.81, 219.67 and 133.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.81, 219.67 and 133.31 is: 199.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.81 : 219.67 = 133.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.81/219.67 = 133.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.81x = 219.67 × 133.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.81x = 29,284.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,284.21/146.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.47

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