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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.92, 219.19 and 94.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.92, 219.19 and 94.66 is: 142.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.92 : 219.19 = 94.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.92/219.19 = 94.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.92x = 219.19 × 94.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.92x = 20,748.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,748.53/145.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.19

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