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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.17, 219.16 and 54.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.17, 219.16 and 54.79 is: 82.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.17 : 219.16 = 54.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.17/219.16 = 54.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.17x = 219.16 × 54.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.17x = 12,007.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,007.78/146.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.15

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