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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.11, 219.06 and 72.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.11, 219.06 and 72.90 is: 109.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.11 : 219.06 = 72.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.11/219.06 = 72.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.11x = 219.06 × 72.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.11x = 15,969.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,969.47/146.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.30

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