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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.74, 220.10 and 145.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.74, 220.10 and 145.82 is: 218.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.74 : 220.10 = 145.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.74/220.10 = 145.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.74x = 220.10 × 145.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.74x = 32,094.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,094.98/146.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.72

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