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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.84, 220.22 and 50.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.84, 220.22 and 50.62 is: 75.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.84 : 220.22 = 50.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.84/220.22 = 50.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.84x = 220.22 × 50.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.84x = 11,147.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,147.54/146.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.92

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