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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.88, 220.27 and 44.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.88, 220.27 and 44.13 is: 66.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.88 : 220.27 = 44.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.88/220.27 = 44.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.88x = 220.27 × 44.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.88x = 9,721.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,721.07/146.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.19

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