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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.83, 220.02 and 131.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.83, 220.02 and 131.53 is: 197.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.83 : 220.02 = 131.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.83/220.02 = 131.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.83x = 220.02 × 131.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.83x = 28,939.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,939.23/146.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.09

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