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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.54, 219.36 and 143.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.54, 219.36 and 143.96 is: 215.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.54 : 219.36 = 143.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.54/219.36 = 143.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.54x = 219.36 × 143.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.54x = 31,579.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,579.07/146.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.50

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