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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146, 219.03 and 48.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146, 219.03 and 48.53 is: 72.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146 : 219.03 = 48.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146/219.03 = 48.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146x = 219.03 × 48.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146x = 10,629.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,629.53/146
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.80

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