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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.92, 220.38 and 44.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.92, 220.38 and 44.20 is: 66.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.92 : 220.38 = 44.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.92/220.38 = 44.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.92x = 220.38 × 44.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.92x = 9,739.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,739.80/146.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.30

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