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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.54, 220.12 and 92.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.54, 220.12 and 92.47 is: 138.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.54 : 220.12 = 92.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.54/220.12 = 92.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.54x = 220.12 × 92.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.54x = 20,354.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,354.03/146.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.90

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