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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.86, 220.26 and 55.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.86, 220.26 and 55.55 is: 83.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.86 : 220.26 = 55.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.86/220.26 = 55.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.86x = 220.26 × 55.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.86x = 12,235.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,235.17/146.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.31

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