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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.13, 219.32 and 54.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.13, 219.32 and 54.91 is: 82.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.13 : 219.32 = 54.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.13/219.32 = 54.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.13x = 219.32 × 54.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.13x = 12,042.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,042.86/146.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.41

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