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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.14, 219.25 and 54.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.14, 219.25 and 54.84 is: 82.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.14 : 219.25 = 54.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.14/219.25 = 54.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.14x = 219.25 × 54.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.14x = 12,023.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,023.67/146.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.28

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