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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.28, 219.56 and 74.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.28, 219.56 and 74.19 is: 111.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.28 : 219.56 = 74.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.28/219.56 = 74.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.28x = 219.56 × 74.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.28x = 16,288.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,288.79/146.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.35

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