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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.65, 220.01 and 55.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.65, 220.01 and 55.36 is: 83.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.65 : 220.01 = 55.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.65/220.01 = 55.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.65x = 220.01 × 55.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.65x = 12,179.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,179.41/146.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.05

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