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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.58, 219.99 and 55.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.58, 219.99 and 55.31 is: 83.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.58 : 219.99 = 55.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.58/219.99 = 55.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.58x = 219.99 × 55.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.58x = 12,166.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,166.55/146.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.00

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