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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.87, 220.31 and 38.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.87, 220.31 and 38.66 is: 57.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.87 : 220.31 = 38.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.87/220.31 = 38.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.87x = 220.31 × 38.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.87x = 8,517.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,517.01/146.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.99

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