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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.53, 219.86 and 64.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.53, 219.86 and 64.29 is: 96.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.53 : 219.86 = 64.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.53/219.86 = 64.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.53x = 219.86 × 64.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.53x = 14,134.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,134.80/146.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.46

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