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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.64, 219.60 and 74.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.64, 219.60 and 74.40 is: 111.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.64 : 219.60 = 74.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.64/219.60 = 74.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.64x = 219.60 × 74.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.64x = 16,338.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,338.24/146.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.42

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