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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.26, 219.12 and 91.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.26, 219.12 and 91.96 is: 137.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.26 : 219.12 = 91.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.26/219.12 = 91.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.26x = 219.12 × 91.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.26x = 20,150.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,150.28/146.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.77

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