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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.95, 220.45 and 44.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.95, 220.45 and 44.22 is: 66.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.95 : 220.45 = 44.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.95/220.45 = 44.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.95x = 220.45 × 44.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.95x = 9,748.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,748.30/146.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.34

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