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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.72, 220.16 and 55.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.72, 220.16 and 55.48 is: 83.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.72 : 220.16 = 55.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.72/220.16 = 55.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.72x = 220.16 × 55.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.72x = 12,214.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,214.48/146.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.25

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