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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.84, 220.37 and 74.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.84, 220.37 and 74.76 is: 112.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.84 : 220.37 = 74.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.84/220.37 = 74.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.84x = 220.37 × 74.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.84x = 16,474.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,474.86/146.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.20

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