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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.73, 219.87 and 92.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.73, 219.87 and 92.49 is: 138.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.73 : 219.87 = 92.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.73/219.87 = 92.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.73x = 219.87 × 92.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.73x = 20,335.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,335.78/146.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.59

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