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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.12, 219.26 and 74.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.12, 219.26 and 74.04 is: 111.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.12 : 219.26 = 74.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.12/219.26 = 74.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.12x = 219.26 × 74.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.12x = 16,234.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,234.01/146.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.10

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