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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.61, 219.90 and 50.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.61, 219.90 and 50.49 is: 75.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.61 : 219.90 = 50.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.61/219.90 = 50.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.61x = 219.90 × 50.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.61x = 11,102.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,102.75/146.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.73

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