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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.79, 220.07 and 89.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.79, 220.07 and 89.03 is: 133.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.79 : 220.07 = 89.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.79/220.07 = 89.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.79x = 220.07 × 89.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.79x = 19,592.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,592.78/146.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.47

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