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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.85, 201.56 and 134.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.85, 201.56 and 134.54 is: 184.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.85 : 201.56 = 134.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.85/201.56 = 134.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.85x = 201.56 × 134.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.85x = 27,116.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,116.20/146.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.65

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