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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.63, 219.93 and 36.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.63, 219.93 and 36.94 is: 55.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.63 : 219.93 = 36.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.63/219.93 = 36.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.63x = 219.93 × 36.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.63x = 8,123.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,123.11/146.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.40

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