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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.70, 219.96 and 74.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.70, 219.96 and 74.61 is: 111.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.70 : 219.96 = 74.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.70/219.96 = 74.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.70x = 219.96 × 74.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.70x = 16,411.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,411.22/146.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.87

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