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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.41, 219.62 and 74.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.41, 219.62 and 74.23 is: 111.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.41 : 219.62 = 74.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.41/219.62 = 74.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.41x = 219.62 × 74.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.41x = 16,302.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,302.39/146.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.35

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