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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.01, 218.87 and 91.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.01, 218.87 and 91.94 is: 137.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.01 : 218.87 = 91.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.01/218.87 = 91.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.01x = 218.87 × 91.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.01x = 20,122.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,122.45/146.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.82

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