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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.96, 220.41 and 38.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.96, 220.41 and 38.74 is: 58.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.96 : 220.41 = 38.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.96/220.41 = 38.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.96x = 220.41 × 38.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.96x = 8,538.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,538.68/146.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.10

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