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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.35, 219.32 and 74.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.35, 219.32 and 74.13 is: 111.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.35 : 219.32 = 74.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.35/219.32 = 74.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.35x = 219.32 × 74.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.35x = 16,258.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,258.19/146.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.09

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