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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.99, 220.16 and 134.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.99, 220.16 and 134.54 is: 201.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.99 : 220.16 = 134.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.99/220.16 = 134.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.99x = 220.16 × 134.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.99x = 29,618.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,618.55/146.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.51

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