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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.46, 220.98 and 144.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.46, 220.98 and 144.84 is: 218.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.46 : 220.98 = 144.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.46/220.98 = 144.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.46x = 220.98 × 144.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.46x = 32,006.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,006.74/146.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.54

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