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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.86, 220.34 and 55.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.86, 220.34 and 55.56 is: 83.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.86 : 220.34 = 55.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.86/220.34 = 55.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.86x = 220.34 × 55.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.86x = 12,242.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,242.23/146.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.36

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