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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.96, 218.46 and 142.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.96, 218.46 and 142.84 is: 213.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.96 : 218.46 = 142.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.96/218.46 = 142.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.96x = 218.46 × 142.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.96x = 31,204.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,204.83/145.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.79

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