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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.33, 219.37 and 54.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.33, 219.37 and 54.96 is: 82.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.33 : 219.37 = 54.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.33/219.37 = 54.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.33x = 219.37 × 54.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.33x = 12,056.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,056.30/146.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.39

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