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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.78, 220.50 and 95.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.78, 220.50 and 95.54 is: 143.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.78 : 220.50 = 95.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.78/220.50 = 95.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.78x = 220.50 × 95.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.78x = 21,066.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,066.57/146.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.52

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