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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.95, 220.44 and 50.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.95, 220.44 and 50.75 is: 76.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.95 : 220.44 = 50.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.95/220.44 = 50.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.95x = 220.44 × 50.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.95x = 11,187.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,187.33/146.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.13

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