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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.92, 220.48 and 133.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.92, 220.48 and 133.24 is: 199.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.92 : 220.48 = 133.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.92/220.48 = 133.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.92x = 220.48 × 133.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.92x = 29,376.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,376.76/146.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.95

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