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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.88, 219.68 and 132.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.88, 219.68 and 132.68 is: 198.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.88 : 219.68 = 132.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.88/219.68 = 132.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.88x = 219.68 × 132.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.88x = 29,147.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,147.14/146.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.44

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