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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.43, 219.47 and 92.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.43, 219.47 and 92.21 is: 138.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.43 : 219.47 = 92.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.43/219.47 = 92.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.43x = 219.47 × 92.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.43x = 20,235.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,235.77/146.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.19

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