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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.22, 218.96 and 94.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.22, 218.96 and 94.70 is: 141.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.22 : 218.96 = 94.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.22/218.96 = 94.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.22x = 218.96 × 94.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.22x = 20,734.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,734.96/146.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.81

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