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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.41, 219.57 and 139.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.41, 219.57 and 139.57 is: 209.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.41 : 219.57 = 139.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.41/219.57 = 139.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.41x = 219.57 × 139.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.41x = 30,645.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,645.38/146.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.31

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