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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.18, 218.94 and 91.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.18, 218.94 and 91.94 is: 137.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.18 : 218.94 = 91.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.18/218.94 = 91.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.18x = 218.94 × 91.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.18x = 20,129.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,129.34/146.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.70

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