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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.79, 220.17 and 44.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.79, 220.17 and 44.09 is: 66.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.79 : 220.17 = 44.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.79/220.17 = 44.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.79x = 220.17 × 44.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.79x = 9,708.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,708.18/146.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.14

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