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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.24, 219.44 and 74.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.24, 219.44 and 74.11 is: 111.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.24 : 219.44 = 74.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.24/219.44 = 74.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.24x = 219.44 × 74.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.24x = 16,262.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,262.70/146.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.21

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