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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.86, 220.31 and 74.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.86, 220.31 and 74.72 is: 112.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.86 : 220.31 = 74.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.86/220.31 = 74.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.86x = 220.31 × 74.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.86x = 16,461.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,461.56/146.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.09

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