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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.96, 220.44 and 92.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.96, 220.44 and 92.80 is: 139.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.96 : 220.44 = 92.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.96/220.44 = 92.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.96x = 220.44 × 92.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.96x = 20,456.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,456.83/146.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.20

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