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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.97, 221.49 and 132.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.97, 221.49 and 132.55 is: 199.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.97 : 221.49 = 132.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.97/221.49 = 132.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.97x = 221.49 × 132.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.97x = 29,357.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,357.95/146.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.75

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