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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.06, 218.87 and 91.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.06, 218.87 and 91.91 is: 137.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.06 : 218.87 = 91.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.06/218.87 = 91.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.06x = 218.87 × 91.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.06x = 20,115.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,115.88/146.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.72

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