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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.53, 219.78 and 91.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.53, 219.78 and 91.70 is: 137.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.53 : 219.78 = 91.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.53/219.78 = 91.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.53x = 219.78 × 91.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.53x = 20,152.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,152.73/146.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.54

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