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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.92, 220.56 and 134.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.92, 220.56 and 134.68 is: 202.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.92 : 220.56 = 134.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.92/220.56 = 134.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.92x = 220.56 × 134.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.92x = 29,705.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,705.02/146.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.19

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