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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.92, 220.46 and 85.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.92, 220.46 and 85.30 is: 128.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.92 : 220.46 = 85.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.92/220.46 = 85.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.92x = 220.46 × 85.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.92x = 18,805.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,805.24/146.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.00

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