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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.87, 220.37 and 74.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.87, 220.37 and 74.73 is: 112.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.87 : 220.37 = 74.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.87/220.37 = 74.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.87x = 220.37 × 74.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.87x = 16,467.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,467.88/146.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.13

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