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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.08, 218.70 and 73.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.08, 218.70 and 73.72 is: 110.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.08 : 218.70 = 73.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.08/218.70 = 73.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.08x = 218.70 × 73.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.08x = 16,122.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,122.56/146.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.37

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