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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.48, 219.58 and 74.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.48, 219.58 and 74.25 is: 111.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.48 : 219.58 = 74.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.48/219.58 = 74.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.48x = 219.58 × 74.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.48x = 16,303.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,303.63/146.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.31

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