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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.25, 219.38 and 92.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.25, 219.38 and 92.18 is: 138.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.25 : 219.38 = 92.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.25/219.38 = 92.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.25x = 219.38 × 92.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.25x = 20,222.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,222.54/146.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.27

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