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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.99, 220.50 and 92.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.99, 220.50 and 92.81 is: 139.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.99 : 220.50 = 92.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.99/220.50 = 92.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.99x = 220.50 × 92.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.99x = 20,465.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,465.16/146.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.23

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