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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.78, 219.80 and 95.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.78, 219.80 and 95.26 is: 142.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.78 : 219.80 = 95.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.78/219.80 = 95.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.78x = 219.80 × 95.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.78x = 20,938.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,938.15/146.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.65

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