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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.94, 220.43 and 49.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.94, 220.43 and 49.41 is: 74.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.94 : 220.43 = 49.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.94/220.43 = 49.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.94x = 220.43 × 49.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.94x = 10,891.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,891.45/146.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.12

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