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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.90, 220.33 and 95.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.90, 220.33 and 95.91 is: 143.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.90 : 220.33 = 95.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.90/220.33 = 95.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.90x = 220.33 × 95.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.90x = 21,131.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,131.85/146.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.85

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