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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.28, 219.46 and 59.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.28, 219.46 and 59.67 is: 89.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.28 : 219.46 = 59.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.28/219.46 = 59.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.28x = 219.46 × 59.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.28x = 13,094.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,094.88/146.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.52

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