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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.71, 220.18 and 95.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.71, 220.18 and 95.45 is: 143.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.71 : 220.18 = 95.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.71/220.18 = 95.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.71x = 220.18 × 95.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.71x = 21,016.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,016.18/146.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.25

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