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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.03, 219.04 and 37.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.03, 219.04 and 37.82 is: 56.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.03 : 219.04 = 37.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.03/219.04 = 37.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.03x = 219.04 × 37.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.03x = 8,283.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,283.00/146.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.72

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