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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.74, 219.98 and 74.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.74, 219.98 and 74.64 is: 111.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.74 : 219.98 = 74.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.74/219.98 = 74.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.74x = 219.98 × 74.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.74x = 16,419.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,419.31/146.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.89

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