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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.51, 219.39 and 142.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.51, 219.39 and 142.19 is: 212.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.51 : 219.39 = 142.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.51/219.39 = 142.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.51x = 219.39 × 142.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.51x = 31,193.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,193.26/146.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.91

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