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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.76, 218.95 and 142.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.76, 218.95 and 142.92 is: 213.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.76 : 218.95 = 142.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.76/218.95 = 142.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.76x = 218.95 × 142.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.76x = 31,292.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,292.33/146.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.22

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