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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.75, 220.12 and 146.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.75, 220.12 and 146.14 is: 219.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.75 : 220.12 = 146.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.75/220.12 = 146.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.75x = 220.12 × 146.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.75x = 32,167.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,167.42/146.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.21

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