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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.81, 220.01 and 92.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.81, 220.01 and 92.74 is: 138.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.81 : 220.01 = 92.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.81/220.01 = 92.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.81x = 220.01 × 92.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.81x = 20,403.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,403.73/146.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.98

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