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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.81, 220.22 and 38.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.81, 220.22 and 38.60 is: 57.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.81 : 220.22 = 38.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.81/220.22 = 38.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.81x = 220.22 × 38.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.81x = 8,499.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,499.20/146.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.89

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