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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.78, 220.18 and 93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.78, 220.18 and 93 is: 139.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.78 : 220.18 = 93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.78/220.18 = 93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.78x = 220.18 × 93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.78x = 20,476.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,476.74/146.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.51

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