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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.33, 217.97 and 144.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.33, 217.97 and 144.53 is: 215.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.33 : 217.97 = 144.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.33/217.97 = 144.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.33x = 217.97 × 144.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.33x = 31,503.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,503.57/146.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.29

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