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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.88, 219.92 and 95.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.88, 219.92 and 95.51 is: 143.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.88 : 219.92 = 95.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.88/219.92 = 95.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.88x = 219.92 × 95.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.88x = 21,004.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,004.63/146.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.01

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