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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.86, 220.43 and 54.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.86, 220.43 and 54.40 is: 81.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.86 : 220.43 = 54.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.86/220.43 = 54.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.86x = 220.43 × 54.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.86x = 11,991.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,991.39/146.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.65

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