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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.90, 220.03 and 92.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.90, 220.03 and 92.53 is: 138.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.90 : 220.03 = 92.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.90/220.03 = 92.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.90x = 220.03 × 92.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.90x = 20,358.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,358.70/146.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.59

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