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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.96, 220.33 and 60.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.96, 220.33 and 60.23 is: 90.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.96 : 220.33 = 60.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.96/220.33 = 60.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.96x = 220.33 × 60.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.96x = 13,270.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,270.48/146.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.30

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