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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.99, 220.65 and 146.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.99, 220.65 and 146.33 is: 219.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.99 : 220.65 = 146.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.99/220.65 = 146.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.99x = 220.65 × 146.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.99x = 32,286.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,286.61/146.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.66

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