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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.08, 219.22 and 54.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.08, 219.22 and 54.85 is: 82.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.08 : 219.22 = 54.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.08/219.22 = 54.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.08x = 219.22 × 54.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.08x = 12,024.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,024.22/146.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.31

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