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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.78, 220.23 and 89.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.78, 220.23 and 89.13 is: 133.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.78 : 220.23 = 89.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.78/220.23 = 89.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.78x = 220.23 × 89.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.78x = 19,629.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,629.10/146.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.74

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