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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.93, 220.49 and 89.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.93, 220.49 and 89.20 is: 133.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.93 : 220.49 = 89.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.93/220.49 = 89.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.93x = 220.49 × 89.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.93x = 19,666.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,666.16/146.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.85

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