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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.34, 219.76 and 143.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.34, 219.76 and 143.80 is: 215.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.34 : 219.76 = 143.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.34/219.76 = 143.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.34x = 219.76 × 143.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.34x = 31,600.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,600.58/146.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.94

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