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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.76, 219.86 and 74.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.76, 219.86 and 74.44 is: 111.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.76 : 219.86 = 74.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.76/219.86 = 74.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.76x = 219.86 × 74.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.76x = 16,366.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,366.38/146.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.52

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