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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.65, 219.99 and 38.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.65, 219.99 and 38.44 is: 57.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.65 : 219.99 = 38.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.65/219.99 = 38.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.65x = 219.99 × 38.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.65x = 8,455.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,455.72/146.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.66

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