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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.98, 220.29 and 134.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.98, 220.29 and 134.74 is: 201.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.98 : 220.29 = 134.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.98/220.29 = 134.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.98x = 220.29 × 134.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.98x = 29,681.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,681.87/146.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.94

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