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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.41, 219.72 and 74.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.41, 219.72 and 74.27 is: 111.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.41 : 219.72 = 74.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.41/219.72 = 74.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.41x = 219.72 × 74.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.41x = 16,318.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,318.60/146.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.46

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