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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.31, 219.74 and 92.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.31, 219.74 and 92.22 is: 138.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.31 : 219.74 = 92.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.31/219.74 = 92.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.31x = 219.74 × 92.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.31x = 20,263.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,263.96/146.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.50

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