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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.11, 218.97 and 54.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.11, 218.97 and 54.71 is: 81.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.11 : 218.97 = 54.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.11/218.97 = 54.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.11x = 218.97 × 54.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.11x = 11,979.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,979.85/146.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.99

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