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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.96, 220.52 and 55.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.96, 220.52 and 55.72 is: 83.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.96 : 220.52 = 55.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.96/220.52 = 55.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.96x = 220.52 × 55.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.96x = 12,287.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,287.37/146.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.61

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