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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.29, 219.48 and 74.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.29, 219.48 and 74.11 is: 111.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.29 : 219.48 = 74.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.29/219.48 = 74.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.29x = 219.48 × 74.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.29x = 16,265.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,265.66/146.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.19

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