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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.33, 219.50 and 92.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.33, 219.50 and 92.46 is: 138.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.33 : 219.50 = 92.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.33/219.50 = 92.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.33x = 219.50 × 92.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.33x = 20,294.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,294.51/146.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.69

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