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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.80, 219.69 and 141.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.80, 219.69 and 141.94 is: 212.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.80 : 219.69 = 141.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.80/219.69 = 141.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.80x = 219.69 × 141.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.80x = 31,182.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,182.80/146.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.42

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