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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.51, 220.87 and 144.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.51, 220.87 and 144.68 is: 218.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.51 : 220.87 = 144.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.51/220.87 = 144.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.51x = 220.87 × 144.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.51x = 31,955.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,955.47/146.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.12

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