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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.88, 221.35 and 132.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.88, 221.35 and 132.46 is: 199.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.88 : 221.35 = 132.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.88/221.35 = 132.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.88x = 221.35 × 132.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.88x = 29,320.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,320.02/146.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.62

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