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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.19, 219.46 and 73.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.19, 219.46 and 73.14 is: 109.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.19 : 219.46 = 73.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.19/219.46 = 73.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.19x = 219.46 × 73.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.19x = 16,051.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,051.30/146.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.80

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