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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.48, 219.78 and 144.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.48, 219.78 and 144.05 is: 216.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.48 : 219.78 = 144.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.48/219.78 = 144.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.48x = 219.78 × 144.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.48x = 31,658.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,658.21/146.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.13

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