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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.98, 220.38 and 133.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.98, 220.38 and 133.57 is: 200.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.98 : 220.38 = 133.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.98/220.38 = 133.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.98x = 220.38 × 133.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.98x = 29,436.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,436.16/146.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.27

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