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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.56, 219.78 and 59.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.56, 219.78 and 59.87 is: 89.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.56 : 219.78 = 59.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.56/219.78 = 59.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.56x = 219.78 × 59.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.56x = 13,158.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,158.23/146.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.78

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