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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.55, 219.86 and 43.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.55, 219.86 and 43.83 is: 65.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.55 : 219.86 = 43.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.55/219.86 = 43.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.55x = 219.86 × 43.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.55x = 9,636.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,636.24/146.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.76

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