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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.90, 220.37 and 50.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.90, 220.37 and 50.69 is: 76.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.90 : 220.37 = 50.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.90/220.37 = 50.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.90x = 220.37 × 50.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.90x = 11,170.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,170.56/146.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.04

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