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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.27, 219.35 and 43.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.27, 219.35 and 43.52 is: 65.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.27 : 219.35 = 43.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.27/219.35 = 43.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.27x = 219.35 × 43.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.27x = 9,546.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,546.11/146.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.26

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