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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.16, 217.70 and 144.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.16, 217.70 and 144.26 is: 214.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.16 : 217.70 = 144.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.16/217.70 = 144.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.16x = 217.70 × 144.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.16x = 31,405.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,405.40/146.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.87

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