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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.68, 220.04 and 141.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.68, 220.04 and 141.72 is: 212.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.68 : 220.04 = 141.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.68/220.04 = 141.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.68x = 220.04 × 141.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.68x = 31,184.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,184.07/146.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.60

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