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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.85, 220.12 and 55.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.85, 220.12 and 55.50 is: 83.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.85 : 220.12 = 55.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.85/220.12 = 55.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.85x = 220.12 × 55.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.85x = 12,217.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,217.35/146.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.20

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