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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.55, 219.97 and 73.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.55, 219.97 and 73.47 is: 110.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.55 : 219.97 = 73.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.55/219.97 = 73.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.55x = 219.97 × 73.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.55x = 16,161.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,161.85/146.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.28

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