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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.19, 219.30 and 54.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.19, 219.30 and 54.99 is: 82.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.19 : 219.30 = 54.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.19/219.30 = 54.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.19x = 219.30 × 54.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.19x = 12,059.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,059.31/146.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.49

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