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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 145.99, 219.04 and 73.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 145.99, 219.04 and 73.80 is: 110.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    145.99 : 219.04 = 73.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    145.99/219.04 = 73.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    145.99x = 219.04 × 73.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    145.99x = 16,164.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,164.97/145.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.73

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