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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.82, 220.18 and 85.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.82, 220.18 and 85.89 is: 128.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.82 : 220.18 = 85.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.82/220.18 = 85.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.82x = 220.18 × 85.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.82x = 18,911.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,911.26/146.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.81

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