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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.89, 202.88 and 137.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.89, 202.88 and 137.75 is: 190.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.89 : 202.88 = 137.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.89/202.88 = 137.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.89x = 202.88 × 137.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.89x = 27,946.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,946.72/146.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.26

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