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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.90, 220.38 and 89.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.90, 220.38 and 89.18 is: 133.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.90 : 220.38 = 89.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.90/220.38 = 89.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.90x = 220.38 × 89.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.90x = 19,652.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,652.39/146.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.79

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