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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146, 218.80 and 91.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146, 218.80 and 91.06 is: 136.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146 : 218.80 = 91.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146/218.80 = 91.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146x = 218.80 × 91.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146x = 19,923.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,923.93/146
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.47

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