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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.82, 203.00 and 140.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.82, 203.00 and 140.25 is: 193.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.82 : 203.00 = 140.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.82/203.00 = 140.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.82x = 203.00 × 140.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.82x = 28,470.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,470.05/146.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.91

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