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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.54, 219.90 and 84.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.54, 219.90 and 84.92 is: 127.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.54 : 219.90 = 84.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.54/219.90 = 84.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.54x = 219.90 × 84.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.54x = 18,673.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,673.91/146.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.43

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