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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.97, 220.16 and 91.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.97, 220.16 and 91.98 is: 137.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.97 : 220.16 = 91.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.97/220.16 = 91.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.97x = 220.16 × 91.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.97x = 20,249.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,249.86/146.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.78

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