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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.16, 217.53 and 141.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.16, 217.53 and 141.66 is: 210.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.16 : 217.53 = 141.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.16/217.53 = 141.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.16x = 217.53 × 141.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.16x = 30,815.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,815.30/146.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.83

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