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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.15, 219.25 and 43.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.15, 219.25 and 43.44 is: 65.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.15 : 219.25 = 43.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.15/219.25 = 43.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.15x = 219.25 × 43.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.15x = 9,524.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,524.11/146.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.17

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