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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.79, 220.23 and 74.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.79, 220.23 and 74.61 is: 111.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.79 : 220.23 = 74.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.79/220.23 = 74.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.79x = 220.23 × 74.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.79x = 16,431.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,431.36/146.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.94

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