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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.82, 220.16 and 60.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.82, 220.16 and 60.14 is: 90.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.82 : 220.16 = 60.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.82/220.16 = 60.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.82x = 220.16 × 60.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.82x = 13,240.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,240.42/146.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.18

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