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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.94, 219.98 and 143.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.94, 219.98 and 143.45 is: 214.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.94 : 219.98 = 143.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.94/219.98 = 143.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.94x = 219.98 × 143.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.94x = 31,554.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,554.31/146.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.74

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