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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.83, 220.04 and 81.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.83, 220.04 and 81.82 is: 122.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.83 : 220.04 = 81.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.83/220.04 = 81.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.83x = 220.04 × 81.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.83x = 18,003.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,003.67/146.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.62

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