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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.72, 220.17 and 58.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.72, 220.17 and 58.88 is: 88.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.72 : 220.17 = 58.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.72/220.17 = 58.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.72x = 220.17 × 58.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.72x = 12,962.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,962.51/146.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.35

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