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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.70, 219.75 and 95.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.70, 219.75 and 95.28 is: 142.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.70 : 219.75 = 95.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.70/219.75 = 95.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.70x = 219.75 × 95.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.70x = 20,937.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,937.78/146.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.73

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