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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.60, 220.41 and 142.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.60, 220.41 and 142.50 is: 214.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.60 : 220.41 = 142.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.60/220.41 = 142.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.60x = 220.41 × 142.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.60x = 31,407.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,407.50/146.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.24

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