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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.95, 203.13 and 135.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.95, 203.13 and 135.61 is: 187.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.95 : 203.13 = 135.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.95/203.13 = 135.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.95x = 203.13 × 135.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.95x = 27,546.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,546.46/146.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.45

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