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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.96, 218.66 and 142.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.96, 218.66 and 142.48 is: 211.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.96 : 218.66 = 142.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.96/218.66 = 142.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.96x = 218.66 × 142.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.96x = 31,154.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,154.68/146.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.99

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