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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.32, 219.63 and 92.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.32, 219.63 and 92.32 is: 138.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.32 : 219.63 = 92.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.32/219.63 = 92.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.32x = 219.63 × 92.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.32x = 20,276.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,276.24/146.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.57

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