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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.03, 218.90 and 59.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.03, 218.90 and 59.33 is: 88.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.03 : 218.90 = 59.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.03/218.90 = 59.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.03x = 218.90 × 59.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.03x = 12,987.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,987.34/146.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.94

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