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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.71, 219.96 and 73.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.71, 219.96 and 73.54 is: 110.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.71 : 219.96 = 73.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.71/219.96 = 73.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.71x = 219.96 × 73.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.71x = 16,175.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,175.86/146.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.26

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