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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.56, 219.90 and 95.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.56, 219.90 and 95.18 is: 142.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.56 : 219.90 = 95.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.56/219.90 = 95.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.56x = 219.90 × 95.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.56x = 20,930.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,930.08/146.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.81

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