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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.51, 219.61 and 92.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.51, 219.61 and 92.44 is: 138.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.51 : 219.61 = 92.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.51/219.61 = 92.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.51x = 219.61 × 92.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.51x = 20,300.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,300.75/146.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.56

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