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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.99, 220.60 and 89.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.99, 220.60 and 89.28 is: 133.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.99 : 220.60 = 89.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.99/220.60 = 89.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.99x = 220.60 × 89.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.99x = 19,695.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,695.17/146.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.99

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