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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.79, 220.28 and 74.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.79, 220.28 and 74.66 is: 112.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.79 : 220.28 = 74.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.79/220.28 = 74.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.79x = 220.28 × 74.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.79x = 16,446.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,446.10/146.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.04

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