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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.08, 217.69 and 140.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.08, 217.69 and 140.92 is: 210.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.08 : 217.69 = 140.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.08/217.69 = 140.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.08x = 217.69 × 140.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.08x = 30,676.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,676.87/146.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.00

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