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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.48, 219.06 and 143.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.48, 219.06 and 143.24 is: 214.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.48 : 219.06 = 143.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.48/219.06 = 143.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.48x = 219.06 × 143.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.48x = 31,377.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,377.06/146.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.21

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