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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.72, 219.24 and 140.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.72, 219.24 and 140.96 is: 210.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.72 : 219.24 = 140.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.72/219.24 = 140.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.72x = 219.24 × 140.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.72x = 30,904.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,904.07/146.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.63

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