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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.53, 218.13 and 145.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.53, 218.13 and 145.76 is: 216.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.53 : 218.13 = 145.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.53/218.13 = 145.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.53x = 218.13 × 145.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.53x = 31,794.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,794.63/146.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.98

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