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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146, 218.76 and 92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146, 218.76 and 92 is: 137.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146 : 218.76 = 92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146/218.76 = 92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146x = 218.76 × 92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146x = 20,125.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,125.92/146
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.85

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