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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.19, 219.13 and 59.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.19, 219.13 and 59.51 is: 89.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.19 : 219.13 = 59.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.19/219.13 = 59.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.19x = 219.13 × 59.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.19x = 13,039.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,039.20/146.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.19

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