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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.93, 220.39 and 49.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.93, 220.39 and 49.49 is: 74.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.93 : 220.39 = 49.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.93/220.39 = 49.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.93x = 220.39 × 49.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.93x = 10,906.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,906.70/146.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.23

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