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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.85, 220.31 and 85.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.85, 220.31 and 85.95 is: 128.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.85 : 220.31 = 85.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.85/220.31 = 85.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.85x = 220.31 × 85.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.85x = 18,935.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,935.21/146.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.94

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