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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.80, 219.92 and 82.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.80, 219.92 and 82.48 is: 123.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.80 : 219.92 = 82.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.80/219.92 = 82.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.80x = 219.92 × 82.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.80x = 18,139.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,139.00/146.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.56

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