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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.35, 219.55 and 43.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.35, 219.55 and 43.66 is: 65.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.35 : 219.55 = 43.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.35/219.55 = 43.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.35x = 219.55 × 43.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.35x = 9,585.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,585.55/146.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.50

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