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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.79, 220.01 and 73.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.79, 220.01 and 73.62 is: 110.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.79 : 220.01 = 73.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.79/220.01 = 73.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.79x = 220.01 × 73.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.79x = 16,197.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,197.08/146.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.35

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