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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.42, 219.59 and 95.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.42, 219.59 and 95.08 is: 142.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.42 : 219.59 = 95.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.42/219.59 = 95.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.42x = 219.59 × 95.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.42x = 20,878.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,878.62/146.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.59

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