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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.49, 219.48 and 144.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.49, 219.48 and 144.25 is: 216.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.49 : 219.48 = 144.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.49/219.48 = 144.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.49x = 219.48 × 144.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.49x = 31,659.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,659.99/146.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.12

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