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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.24, 219.23 and 59.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.24, 219.23 and 59.51 is: 89.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.24 : 219.23 = 59.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.24/219.23 = 59.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.24x = 219.23 × 59.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.24x = 13,044.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,044.98/146.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.20

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