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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.52, 219.84 and 55.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.52, 219.84 and 55.20 is: 82.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.52 : 219.84 = 55.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.52/219.84 = 55.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.52x = 219.84 × 55.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.52x = 12,134.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,134.89/146.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.82

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