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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.64, 219.80 and 91.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.64, 219.80 and 91.64 is: 137.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.64 : 219.80 = 91.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.64/219.80 = 91.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.64x = 219.80 × 91.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.64x = 20,142.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,142.47/146.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.36

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