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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.54, 219.89 and 59.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.54, 219.89 and 59.92 is: 89.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.54 : 219.89 = 59.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.54/219.89 = 59.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.54x = 219.89 × 59.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.54x = 13,175.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,175.81/146.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.91

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