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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.72, 220.01 and 85.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.72, 220.01 and 85.87 is: 128.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.72 : 220.01 = 85.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.72/220.01 = 85.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.72x = 220.01 × 85.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.72x = 18,890.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,890.73/146.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.76

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