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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.95, 220.36 and 44.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.95, 220.36 and 44.21 is: 66.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.95 : 220.36 = 44.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.95/220.36 = 44.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.95x = 220.36 × 44.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.95x = 9,742.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,742.12/146.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.30

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