Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.67, 220 and 60
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 146.67, 220 and 60 is: 90.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
146.67 : 220 = 60 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
146.67/220 = 60/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
146.67x = 220 × 60 - Step 4: Simplify right side
146.67x = 13,200 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,200/146.67 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 90.00
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