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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.84, 218.99 and 135.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.84, 218.99 and 135.03 is: 201.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.84 : 218.99 = 135.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.84/218.99 = 135.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.84x = 218.99 × 135.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.84x = 29,569.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,569.54/146.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.37

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