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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.46, 219.62 and 74.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.46, 219.62 and 74.28 is: 111.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.46 : 219.62 = 74.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.46/219.62 = 74.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.46x = 219.62 × 74.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.46x = 16,313.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,313.37/146.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.38

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