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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.56, 219.85 and 38.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.56, 219.85 and 38.34 is: 57.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.56 : 219.85 = 38.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.56/219.85 = 38.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.56x = 219.85 × 38.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.56x = 8,429.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,429.71/146.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.52

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