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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.85, 219.86 and 95.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.85, 219.86 and 95.55 is: 143.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.85 : 219.86 = 95.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.85/219.86 = 95.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.85x = 219.86 × 95.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.85x = 21,007.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,007.62/146.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.05

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