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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.58, 219.47 and 92.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.58, 219.47 and 92.31 is: 138.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.58 : 219.47 = 92.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.58/219.47 = 92.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.58x = 219.47 × 92.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.58x = 20,258.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,258.81/146.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.21

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