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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.70, 220.14 and 141.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.70, 220.14 and 141.12 is: 211.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.70 : 220.14 = 141.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.70/220.14 = 141.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.70x = 220.14 × 141.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.70x = 31,066.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,066.16/146.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.77

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