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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.32, 219.24 and 141.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.32, 219.24 and 141.34 is: 211.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.32 : 219.24 = 141.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.32/219.24 = 141.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.32x = 219.24 × 141.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.32x = 30,987.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,987.38/146.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.78

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