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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.59, 219.66 and 74.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.59, 219.66 and 74.35 is: 111.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.59 : 219.66 = 74.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.59/219.66 = 74.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.59x = 219.66 × 74.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.59x = 16,331.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,331.72/146.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.41

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