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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.79, 220.20 and 38.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.79, 220.20 and 38.59 is: 57.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.79 : 220.20 = 38.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.79/220.20 = 38.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.79x = 220.20 × 38.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.79x = 8,496.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,496.97/146.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.89

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