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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.76, 220.12 and 50.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.76, 220.12 and 50.56 is: 75.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.76 : 220.12 = 50.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.76/220.12 = 50.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.76x = 220.12 × 50.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.76x = 11,129.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,129.27/146.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.83

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