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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.98, 220.61 and 95.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.98, 220.61 and 95.68 is: 143.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.98 : 220.61 = 95.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.98/220.61 = 95.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.98x = 220.61 × 95.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.98x = 21,107.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,107.49/146.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.61

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