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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.55, 219.70 and 73.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.55, 219.70 and 73.39 is: 110.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.55 : 219.70 = 73.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.55/219.70 = 73.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.55x = 219.70 × 73.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.55x = 16,123.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,123.78/146.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.02

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