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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.96, 219.48 and 134

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.96, 219.48 and 134 is: 200.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.96 : 219.48 = 134 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.96/219.48 = 134/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.96x = 219.48 × 134
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.96x = 29,410.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,410.32/146.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.12

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