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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.60, 219.93 and 74.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.60, 219.93 and 74.44 is: 111.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.60 : 219.93 = 74.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.60/219.93 = 74.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.60x = 219.93 × 74.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.60x = 16,371.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,371.59/146.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.68

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