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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.96, 220.37 and 55.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.96, 220.37 and 55.65 is: 83.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.96 : 220.37 = 55.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.96/220.37 = 55.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.96x = 220.37 × 55.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.96x = 12,263.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,263.59/146.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.45

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