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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.59, 219.57 and 92.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.59, 219.57 and 92.22 is: 138.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.59 : 219.57 = 92.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.59/219.57 = 92.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.59x = 219.57 × 92.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.59x = 20,248.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,248.75/146.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.13

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