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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.75, 220.11 and 44.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.75, 220.11 and 44.02 is: 66.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.75 : 220.11 = 44.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.75/220.11 = 44.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.75x = 220.11 × 44.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.75x = 9,689.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,689.35/146.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.03

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