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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.60, 220.21 and 85.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.60, 220.21 and 85.70 is: 128.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.60 : 220.21 = 85.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.60/220.21 = 85.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.60x = 220.21 × 85.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.60x = 18,872.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,872.33/146.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.73

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