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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.55, 219.76 and 81.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.55, 219.76 and 81.53 is: 122.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.55 : 219.76 = 81.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.55/219.76 = 81.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.55x = 219.76 × 81.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.55x = 17,915.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,915.53/146.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.25

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