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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.73, 219.95 and 50.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.73, 219.95 and 50.47 is: 75.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.73 : 219.95 = 50.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.73/219.95 = 50.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.73x = 219.95 × 50.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.73x = 11,100.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,100.88/146.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.66

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