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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.81, 220.21 and 44.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.81, 220.21 and 44.09 is: 66.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.81 : 220.21 = 44.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.81/220.21 = 44.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.81x = 220.21 × 44.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.81x = 9,710.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,710.04/146.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.14

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