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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.65, 219.35 and 142.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.65, 219.35 and 142.72 is: 213.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.65 : 219.35 = 142.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.65/219.35 = 142.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.65x = 219.35 × 142.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.65x = 31,304.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,304.92/146.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.47

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