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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.64, 220.19 and 140.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.64, 220.19 and 140.15 is: 210.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.64 : 220.19 = 140.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.64/220.19 = 140.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.64x = 220.19 × 140.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.64x = 30,858.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,858.88/146.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.44

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