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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.41, 219.52 and 55.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.41, 219.52 and 55.10 is: 82.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.41 : 219.52 = 55.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.41/219.52 = 55.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.41x = 219.52 × 55.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.41x = 12,095.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,095.55/146.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.61

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