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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.91, 220.04 and 92.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.91, 220.04 and 92.54 is: 138.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.91 : 220.04 = 92.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.91/220.04 = 92.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.91x = 220.04 × 92.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.91x = 20,360.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,360.94/146.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.59

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