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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.09, 218.90 and 73.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.09, 218.90 and 73.82 is: 110.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.09 : 218.90 = 73.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.09/218.90 = 73.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.09x = 218.90 × 73.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.09x = 16,158.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,158.29/146.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.61

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