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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.16, 219.36 and 140.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.16, 219.36 and 140.64 is: 211.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.16 : 219.36 = 140.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.16/219.36 = 140.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.16x = 219.36 × 140.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.16x = 30,850.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,850.79/146.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.08

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