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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.18, 219.17 and 48.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.18, 219.17 and 48.63 is: 72.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.18 : 219.17 = 48.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.18/219.17 = 48.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.18x = 219.17 × 48.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.18x = 10,657.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,657.99/146.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.91

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