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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.77, 220.13 and 38.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.77, 220.13 and 38.56 is: 57.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.77 : 220.13 = 38.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.77/220.13 = 38.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.77x = 220.13 × 38.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.77x = 8,488.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,488.21/146.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.83

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