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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.57, 219.38 and 92.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.57, 219.38 and 92.30 is: 138.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.57 : 219.38 = 92.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.57/219.38 = 92.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.57x = 219.38 × 92.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.57x = 20,247.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,247.22/146.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.14

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