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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.87, 220.16 and 85.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.87, 220.16 and 85.10 is: 127.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.87 : 220.16 = 85.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.87/220.16 = 85.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.87x = 220.16 × 85.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.87x = 18,734.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,734.09/146.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.56

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