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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.99, 219.08 and 73.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.99, 219.08 and 73.86 is: 110.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.99 : 219.08 = 73.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.99/219.08 = 73.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.99x = 219.08 × 73.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.99x = 16,181.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,181.25/145.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.84

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