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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.45, 219.72 and 43.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.45, 219.72 and 43.73 is: 65.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.45 : 219.72 = 43.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.45/219.72 = 43.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.45x = 219.72 × 43.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.45x = 9,608.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,608.90/146.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.61

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