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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.49, 219.54 and 95.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.49, 219.54 and 95.11 is: 142.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.49 : 219.54 = 95.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.49/219.54 = 95.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.49x = 219.54 × 95.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.49x = 20,879.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,879.35/146.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.53

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