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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.82, 202.50 and 138.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.82, 202.50 and 138.10 is: 190.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.82 : 202.50 = 138.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.82/202.50 = 138.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.82x = 202.50 × 138.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.82x = 27,965.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,965.25/146.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.47

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