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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.37, 220.07 and 141.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.37, 220.07 and 141.51 is: 212.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.37 : 220.07 = 141.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.37/220.07 = 141.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.37x = 220.07 × 141.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.37x = 31,142.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,142.11/146.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.76

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