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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.47, 219.66 and 55.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.47, 219.66 and 55.11 is: 82.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.47 : 219.66 = 55.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.47/219.66 = 55.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.47x = 219.66 × 55.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.47x = 12,106.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,106.39/146.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.65

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