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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.58, 219.84 and 43.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.58, 219.84 and 43.86 is: 65.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.58 : 219.84 = 43.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.58/219.84 = 43.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.58x = 219.84 × 43.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.58x = 9,642.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,642.18/146.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.78

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