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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.12, 219.02 and 73.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.12, 219.02 and 73.82 is: 110.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.12 : 219.02 = 73.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.12/219.02 = 73.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.12x = 219.02 × 73.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.12x = 16,166.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,166.59/146.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.64

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