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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.92, 220.48 and 89.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.92, 220.48 and 89.16 is: 133.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.92 : 220.48 = 89.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.92/220.48 = 89.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.92x = 220.48 × 89.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.92x = 19,658.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,658.00/146.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.80

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