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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.49, 219.66 and 73.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.49, 219.66 and 73.29 is: 109.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.49 : 219.66 = 73.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.49/219.66 = 73.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.49x = 219.66 × 73.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.49x = 16,098.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,098.19/146.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.89

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