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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.49, 220.10 and 82.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.49, 220.10 and 82.41 is: 123.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.49 : 220.10 = 82.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.49/220.10 = 82.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.49x = 220.10 × 82.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.49x = 18,138.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,138.03/146.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.82

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