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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.77, 220.19 and 44.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.77, 220.19 and 44.06 is: 66.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.77 : 220.19 = 44.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.77/220.19 = 44.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.77x = 220.19 × 44.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.77x = 9,701.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,701.57/146.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.10

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