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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.83, 220.23 and 55.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.83, 220.23 and 55.55 is: 83.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.83 : 220.23 = 55.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.83/220.23 = 55.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.83x = 220.23 × 55.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.83x = 12,233.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,233.78/146.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.32

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