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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.92, 220.28 and 60.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.92, 220.28 and 60.26 is: 90.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.92 : 220.28 = 60.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.92/220.28 = 60.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.92x = 220.28 × 60.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.92x = 13,274.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,274.07/146.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.35

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