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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.99, 220.28 and 86.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.99, 220.28 and 86.24 is: 129.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.99 : 220.28 = 86.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.99/220.28 = 86.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.99x = 220.28 × 86.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.99x = 18,995.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,995.41/146.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.23

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