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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.39, 219.58 and 92.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.39, 219.58 and 92.53 is: 138.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.39 : 219.58 = 92.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.39/219.58 = 92.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.39x = 219.58 × 92.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.39x = 20,317.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,317.74/146.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.79

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