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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146, 219 and 49.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146, 219 and 49.81 is: 74.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146 : 219 = 49.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146/219 = 49.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146x = 219 × 49.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146x = 10,908.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,908.39/146
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.72

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