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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.01, 218.64 and 141.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.01, 218.64 and 141.68 is: 212.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.01 : 218.64 = 141.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.01/218.64 = 141.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.01x = 218.64 × 141.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.01x = 30,977.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,977.20/146.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.16

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