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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.45, 219.65 and 43.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.45, 219.65 and 43.70 is: 65.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.45 : 219.65 = 43.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.45/219.65 = 43.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.45x = 219.65 × 43.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.45x = 9,599.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,599.12/146.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.55

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