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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.44, 219.68 and 74.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.44, 219.68 and 74.36 is: 111.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.44 : 219.68 = 74.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.44/219.68 = 74.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.44x = 219.68 × 74.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.44x = 16,335.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,335.40/146.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.55

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