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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.36, 219.38 and 92.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.36, 219.38 and 92.36 is: 138.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.36 : 219.38 = 92.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.36/219.38 = 92.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.36x = 219.38 × 92.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.36x = 20,261.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,261.94/146.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.44

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