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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.69, 220.13 and 55.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.69, 220.13 and 55.40 is: 83.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.69 : 220.13 = 55.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.69/220.13 = 55.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.69x = 220.13 × 55.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.69x = 12,195.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,195.58/146.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.14

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