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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.91, 203.68 and 138.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.91, 203.68 and 138.71 is: 192.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.91 : 203.68 = 138.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.91/203.68 = 138.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.91x = 203.68 × 138.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.91x = 28,253.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,253.14/146.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.31

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