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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.69, 219.89 and 74.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.69, 219.89 and 74.46 is: 111.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.69 : 219.89 = 74.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.69/219.89 = 74.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.69x = 219.89 × 74.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.69x = 16,373.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,373.20/146.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.62

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