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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.58, 219.84 and 55.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.58, 219.84 and 55.32 is: 82.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.58 : 219.84 = 55.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.58/219.84 = 55.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.58x = 219.84 × 55.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.58x = 12,161.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,161.55/146.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.97

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