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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.21, 219.44 and 94.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.21, 219.44 and 94.95 is: 142.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.21 : 219.44 = 94.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.21/219.44 = 94.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.21x = 219.44 × 94.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.21x = 20,835.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,835.35/146.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.51

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