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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.91, 220.38 and 74.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.91, 220.38 and 74.70 is: 112.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.91 : 220.38 = 74.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.91/220.38 = 74.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.91x = 220.38 × 74.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.91x = 16,462.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,462.39/146.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.06

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