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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.84, 220.17 and 86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.84, 220.17 and 86 is: 128.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.84 : 220.17 = 86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.84/220.17 = 86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.84x = 220.17 × 86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.84x = 18,934.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,934.62/146.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.95

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