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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.17, 219.36 and 74.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.17, 219.36 and 74.05 is: 111.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.17 : 219.36 = 74.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.17/219.36 = 74.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.17x = 219.36 × 74.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.17x = 16,243.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,243.61/146.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.13

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