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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.60, 219.89 and 55.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.60, 219.89 and 55.29 is: 82.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.60 : 219.89 = 55.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.60/219.89 = 55.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.60x = 219.89 × 55.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.60x = 12,157.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,157.72/146.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.93

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