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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.98, 220.86 and 138.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.98, 220.86 and 138.58 is: 208.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.98 : 220.86 = 138.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.98/220.86 = 138.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.98x = 220.86 × 138.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.98x = 30,607.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,607.33/146.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.25

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