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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.74, 218.58 and 143.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.74, 218.58 and 143.50 is: 213.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.74 : 218.58 = 143.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.74/218.58 = 143.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.74x = 218.58 × 143.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.74x = 31,366.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,366.23/146.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.75

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