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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.64, 219.90 and 59.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.64, 219.90 and 59.95 is: 89.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.64 : 219.90 = 59.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.64/219.90 = 59.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.64x = 219.90 × 59.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.64x = 13,183.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,183.01/146.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.90

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