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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.03, 218.84 and 59.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.03, 218.84 and 59.31 is: 88.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.03 : 218.84 = 59.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.03/218.84 = 59.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.03x = 218.84 × 59.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.03x = 12,979.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,979.10/146.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.88

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