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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.16, 219.24 and 49.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.16, 219.24 and 49.97 is: 74.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.16 : 219.24 = 49.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.16/219.24 = 49.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.16x = 219.24 × 49.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.16x = 10,955.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,955.97/146.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.96

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