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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.21, 219.34 and 50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.21, 219.34 and 50 is: 75.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.21 : 219.34 = 50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.21/219.34 = 50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.21x = 219.34 × 50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.21x = 10,967
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,967/146.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.01

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