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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.76, 218.28 and 142.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.76, 218.28 and 142.68 is: 212.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.76 : 218.28 = 142.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.76/218.28 = 142.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.76x = 218.28 × 142.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.76x = 31,144.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,144.19/146.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.21

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