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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.28, 219.45 and 54.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.28, 219.45 and 54.99 is: 82.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.28 : 219.45 = 54.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.28/219.45 = 54.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.28x = 219.45 × 54.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.28x = 12,067.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,067.28/146.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.49

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