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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.66, 219.74 and 95.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.66, 219.74 and 95.24 is: 142.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.66 : 219.74 = 95.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.66/219.74 = 95.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.66x = 219.74 × 95.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.66x = 20,928.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,928.04/146.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.70

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