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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.02, 218.95 and 59.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.02, 218.95 and 59.34 is: 88.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.02 : 218.95 = 59.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.02/218.95 = 59.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.02x = 218.95 × 59.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.02x = 12,992.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,992.49/146.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.98

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