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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.08, 217.85 and 142.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.08, 217.85 and 142.48 is: 212.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.08 : 217.85 = 142.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.08/217.85 = 142.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.08x = 217.85 × 142.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.08x = 31,039.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,039.27/146.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.48

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