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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.80, 219.90 and 92.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.80, 219.90 and 92.50 is: 138.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.80 : 219.90 = 92.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.80/219.90 = 92.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.80x = 219.90 × 92.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.80x = 20,340.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,340.75/146.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.56

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