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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.88, 201.57 and 134.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.88, 201.57 and 134.64 is: 184.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.88 : 201.57 = 134.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.88/201.57 = 134.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.88x = 201.57 × 134.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.88x = 27,139.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,139.38/146.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.77

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