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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.78, 219.86 and 142.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.78, 219.86 and 142.67 is: 213.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.78 : 219.86 = 142.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.78/219.86 = 142.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.78x = 219.86 × 142.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.78x = 31,367.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,367.43/146.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.70

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