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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.96, 220.35 and 55.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.96, 220.35 and 55.60 is: 83.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.96 : 220.35 = 55.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.96/220.35 = 55.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.96x = 220.35 × 55.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.96x = 12,251.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,251.12/146.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.36

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