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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.80, 220.47 and 95.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.80, 220.47 and 95.50 is: 143.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.80 : 220.47 = 95.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.80/220.47 = 95.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.80x = 220.47 × 95.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.80x = 21,054.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,054.89/146.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.43

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