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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.72, 219.93 and 55.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.72, 219.93 and 55.38 is: 83.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.72 : 219.93 = 55.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.72/219.93 = 55.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.72x = 219.93 × 55.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.72x = 12,179.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,179.72/146.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.01

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