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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.64, 219.96 and 55.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.64, 219.96 and 55.31 is: 82.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.64 : 219.96 = 55.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.64/219.96 = 55.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.64x = 219.96 × 55.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.64x = 12,164.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,164.89/146.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.96

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