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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.40, 219.87 and 74.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.40, 219.87 and 74.40 is: 111.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.40 : 219.87 = 74.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.40/219.87 = 74.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.40x = 219.87 × 74.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.40x = 16,358.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,358.33/146.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.74

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