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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.89, 220.02 and 135.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.89, 220.02 and 135.55 is: 203.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.89 : 220.02 = 135.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.89/220.02 = 135.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.89x = 220.02 × 135.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.89x = 29,823.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,823.71/146.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.03

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