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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.96, 220.29 and 89.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.96, 220.29 and 89.04 is: 133.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.96 : 220.29 = 89.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.96/220.29 = 89.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.96x = 220.29 × 89.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.96x = 19,614.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,614.62/146.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.47

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