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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.04, 216.08 and 145.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.04, 216.08 and 145.64 is: 215.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.04 : 216.08 = 145.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.04/216.08 = 145.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.04x = 216.08 × 145.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.04x = 31,468.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,468.08/146.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.48

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