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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.08, 218.94 and 73.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.08, 218.94 and 73.90 is: 110.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.08 : 218.94 = 73.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.08/218.94 = 73.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.08x = 218.94 × 73.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.08x = 16,179.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,179.67/146.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.76

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