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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.64, 219.79 and 73.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.64, 219.79 and 73.50 is: 110.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.64 : 219.79 = 73.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.64/219.79 = 73.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.64x = 219.79 × 73.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.64x = 16,154.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,154.57/146.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.16

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