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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.14, 217.69 and 141.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.14, 217.69 and 141.89 is: 211.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.14 : 217.69 = 141.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.14/217.69 = 141.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.14x = 217.69 × 141.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.14x = 30,886.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,886.59/146.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.35

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