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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.74, 219.86 and 92.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.74, 219.86 and 92.50 is: 138.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.74 : 219.86 = 92.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.74/219.86 = 92.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.74x = 219.86 × 92.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.74x = 20,337.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,337.05/146.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.59

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