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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.57, 219.74 and 94.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.57, 219.74 and 94.52 is: 141.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.57 : 219.74 = 94.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.57/219.74 = 94.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.57x = 219.74 × 94.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.57x = 20,769.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,769.82/146.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.71

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