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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.57, 219.82 and 59.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.57, 219.82 and 59.88 is: 89.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.57 : 219.82 = 59.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.57/219.82 = 59.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.57x = 219.82 × 59.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.57x = 13,162.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,162.82/146.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.81

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