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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.99, 220.53 and 55.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.99, 220.53 and 55.69 is: 83.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.99 : 220.53 = 55.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.99/220.53 = 55.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.99x = 220.53 × 55.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.99x = 12,281.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,281.32/146.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.55

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