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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.62, 219.73 and 95.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.62, 219.73 and 95.23 is: 142.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.62 : 219.73 = 95.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.62/219.73 = 95.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.62x = 219.73 × 95.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.62x = 20,924.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,924.41/146.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.72

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