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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.28, 220.70 and 139.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.28, 220.70 and 139.56 is: 210.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.28 : 220.70 = 139.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.28/220.70 = 139.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.28x = 220.70 × 139.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.28x = 30,800.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,800.89/146.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.56

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