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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.73, 220.10 and 50.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.73, 220.10 and 50.52 is: 75.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.73 : 220.10 = 50.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.73/220.10 = 50.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.73x = 220.10 × 50.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.73x = 11,118.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,118.48/146.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.78

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