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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.03, 219.08 and 59.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.03, 219.08 and 59.38 is: 89.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.03 : 219.08 = 59.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.03/219.08 = 59.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.03x = 219.08 × 59.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.03x = 13,009.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,009.64/146.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.09

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