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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.63, 220.02 and 60.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.63, 220.02 and 60.02 is: 90.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.63 : 220.02 = 60.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.63/220.02 = 60.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.63x = 220.02 × 60.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.63x = 13,204.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,204.90/146.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.06

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