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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.99, 220.40 and 55.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.99, 220.40 and 55.63 is: 83.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.99 : 220.40 = 55.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.99/220.40 = 55.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.99x = 220.40 × 55.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.99x = 12,261.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,261.58/146.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.42

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