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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.23, 219.32 and 59.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.23, 219.32 and 59.56 is: 89.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.23 : 219.32 = 59.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.23/219.32 = 59.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.23x = 219.32 × 59.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.23x = 13,062.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,062.70/146.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.33

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