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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.32, 219.44 and 74.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.32, 219.44 and 74.08 is: 111.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.32 : 219.44 = 74.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.32/219.44 = 74.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.32x = 219.44 × 74.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.32x = 16,256.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,256.12/146.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.10

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