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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.61, 219.81 and 92.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.61, 219.81 and 92.34 is: 138.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.61 : 219.81 = 92.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.61/219.81 = 92.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.61x = 219.81 × 92.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.61x = 20,297.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,297.60/146.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.45

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