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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.99, 220.39 and 95.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.99, 220.39 and 95.83 is: 143.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.99 : 220.39 = 95.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.99/220.39 = 95.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.99x = 220.39 × 95.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.99x = 21,119.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,119.97/146.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.68

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