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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.55, 219.72 and 82.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.55, 219.72 and 82.47 is: 123.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.55 : 219.72 = 82.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.55/219.72 = 82.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.55x = 219.72 × 82.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.55x = 18,120.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,120.31/146.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.65

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