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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.57, 219.87 and 91.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.57, 219.87 and 91.73 is: 137.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.57 : 219.87 = 91.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.57/219.87 = 91.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.57x = 219.87 × 91.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.57x = 20,169.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,169.22/146.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.61

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