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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.06, 218.97 and 60.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.06, 218.97 and 60.50 is: 90.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.06 : 218.97 = 60.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.06/218.97 = 60.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.06x = 218.97 × 60.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.06x = 13,247.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,247.69/146.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.70

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