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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.97, 220.46 and 50.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.97, 220.46 and 50.78 is: 76.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.97 : 220.46 = 50.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.97/220.46 = 50.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.97x = 220.46 × 50.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.97x = 11,195.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,195.26/146.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.17

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