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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.52, 219.76 and 55.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.52, 219.76 and 55.17 is: 82.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.52 : 219.76 = 55.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.52/219.76 = 55.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.52x = 219.76 × 55.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.52x = 12,124.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,124.02/146.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.75

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