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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.66, 219.84 and 59.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.66, 219.84 and 59.96 is: 89.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.66 : 219.84 = 59.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.66/219.84 = 59.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.66x = 219.84 × 59.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.66x = 13,181.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,181.61/146.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.88

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