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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.55, 219.42 and 74.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.55, 219.42 and 74.06 is: 110.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.55 : 219.42 = 74.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.55/219.42 = 74.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.55x = 219.42 × 74.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.55x = 16,249.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,249.15/146.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.88

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