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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.73, 220.08 and 38.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.73, 220.08 and 38.53 is: 57.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.73 : 220.08 = 38.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.73/220.08 = 38.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.73x = 220.08 × 38.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.73x = 8,479.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,479.36/146.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.79

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