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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.72, 220.04 and 43.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.72, 220.04 and 43.98 is: 65.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.72 : 220.04 = 43.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.72/220.04 = 43.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.72x = 220.04 × 43.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.72x = 9,677.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,677.36/146.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.96

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