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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.66, 220.02 and 73.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.66, 220.02 and 73.56 is: 110.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.66 : 220.02 = 73.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.66/220.02 = 73.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.66x = 220.02 × 73.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.66x = 16,185.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,185.22/146.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.36

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