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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.93, 220.44 and 143.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.93, 220.44 and 143.87 is: 215.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.93 : 220.44 = 143.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.93/220.44 = 143.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.93x = 220.44 × 143.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.93x = 31,713.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,713.60/146.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.85

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