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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.26, 219.43 and 53.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.26, 219.43 and 53.74 is: 80.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.26 : 219.43 = 53.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.26/219.43 = 53.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.26x = 219.43 × 53.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.26x = 11,791.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,791.14/146.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.62

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