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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.52, 220.05 and 92.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.52, 220.05 and 92.43 is: 138.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.52 : 220.05 = 92.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.52/220.05 = 92.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.52x = 220.05 × 92.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.52x = 20,339.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,339.22/146.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.82

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