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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.96, 221.40 and 132.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.96, 221.40 and 132.72 is: 199.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.96 : 221.40 = 132.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.96/221.40 = 132.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.96x = 221.40 × 132.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.96x = 29,384.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,384.21/146.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.95

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