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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.95, 220.56 and 95.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.95, 220.56 and 95.62 is: 143.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.95 : 220.56 = 95.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.95/220.56 = 95.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.95x = 220.56 × 95.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.95x = 21,089.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,089.95/146.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.52

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