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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.23, 219.26 and 59.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.23, 219.26 and 59.47 is: 89.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.23 : 219.26 = 59.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.23/219.26 = 59.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.23x = 219.26 × 59.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.23x = 13,038.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,038.99/146.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.17

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