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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.25, 219.44 and 92.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.25, 219.44 and 92.11 is: 138.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.25 : 219.44 = 92.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.25/219.44 = 92.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.25x = 219.44 × 92.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.25x = 20,212.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,212.62/146.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.21

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