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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.53, 219.80 and 50.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.53, 219.80 and 50.34 is: 75.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.53 : 219.80 = 50.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.53/219.80 = 50.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.53x = 219.80 × 50.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.53x = 11,065.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,065.68/146.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.52

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