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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.72, 219.65 and 95.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.72, 219.65 and 95.39 is: 142.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.72 : 219.65 = 95.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.72/219.65 = 95.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.72x = 219.65 × 95.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.72x = 20,951.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,951.66/146.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.80

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