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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.18, 218.86 and 73.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.18, 218.86 and 73.68 is: 110.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.18 : 218.86 = 73.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.18/218.86 = 73.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.18x = 218.86 × 73.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.18x = 16,125.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,125.42/146.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.32

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