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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.89, 219.12 and 135.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.89, 219.12 and 135.99 is: 202.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.89 : 219.12 = 135.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.89/219.12 = 135.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.89x = 219.12 × 135.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.89x = 29,797.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,797.62/146.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.85

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