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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.83, 220.20 and 49.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.83, 220.20 and 49.34 is: 73.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.83 : 220.20 = 49.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.83/220.20 = 49.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.83x = 220.20 × 49.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.83x = 10,863.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,863.75/146.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.99

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