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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.94, 220.37 and 44.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.94, 220.37 and 44.22 is: 66.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.94 : 220.37 = 44.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.94/220.37 = 44.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.94x = 220.37 × 44.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.94x = 9,744.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,744.76/146.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.32

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