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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.44, 219.68 and 73.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.44, 219.68 and 73.32 is: 109.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.44 : 219.68 = 73.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.44/219.68 = 73.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.44x = 219.68 × 73.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.44x = 16,106.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,106.94/146.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.99

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