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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.52, 218.26 and 141.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.52, 218.26 and 141.53 is: 210.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.52 : 218.26 = 141.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.52/218.26 = 141.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.52x = 218.26 × 141.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.52x = 30,888.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,888.54/146.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.81

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