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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.09, 219.18 and 91.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.09, 219.18 and 91.91 is: 137.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.09 : 219.18 = 91.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.09/219.18 = 91.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.09x = 219.18 × 91.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.09x = 20,144.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,144.37/146.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.89

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