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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.28, 219.42 and 74.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.28, 219.42 and 74.14 is: 111.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.28 : 219.42 = 74.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.28/219.42 = 74.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.28x = 219.42 × 74.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.28x = 16,267.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,267.80/146.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.21

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