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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.91, 220.26 and 74.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.91, 220.26 and 74.82 is: 112.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.91 : 220.26 = 74.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.91/220.26 = 74.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.91x = 220.26 × 74.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.91x = 16,479.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,479.85/146.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.18

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