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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.53, 219.84 and 143.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.53, 219.84 and 143.83 is: 215.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.53 : 219.84 = 143.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.53/219.84 = 143.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.53x = 219.84 × 143.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.53x = 31,619.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,619.59/146.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.79

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