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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.94, 220.45 and 86.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.94, 220.45 and 86.11 is: 129.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.94 : 220.45 = 86.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.94/220.45 = 86.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.94x = 220.45 × 86.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.94x = 18,981.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,981.42/146.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.18

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