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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.68, 219.32 and 141

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.68, 219.32 and 141 is: 210.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.68 : 219.32 = 141 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.68/219.32 = 141/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.68x = 219.32 × 141
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.68x = 30,924.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,924.12/146.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.83

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