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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.77, 220.03 and 89.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.77, 220.03 and 89.05 is: 133.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.77 : 220.03 = 89.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.77/220.03 = 89.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.77x = 220.03 × 89.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.77x = 19,593.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,593.67/146.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.50

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