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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.83, 220.24 and 44.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.83, 220.24 and 44.10 is: 66.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.83 : 220.24 = 44.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.83/220.24 = 44.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.83x = 220.24 × 44.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.83x = 9,712.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,712.58/146.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.15

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