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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146, 219.04 and 73.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146, 219.04 and 73.84 is: 110.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146 : 219.04 = 73.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146/219.04 = 73.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146x = 219.04 × 73.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146x = 16,173.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,173.91/146
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.78

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