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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.51, 219.33 and 95.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.51, 219.33 and 95.01 is: 142.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.51 : 219.33 = 95.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.51/219.33 = 95.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.51x = 219.33 × 95.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.51x = 20,838.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,838.54/146.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.23

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