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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.92, 220.49 and 74.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.92, 220.49 and 74.80 is: 112.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.92 : 220.49 = 74.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.92/220.49 = 74.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.92x = 220.49 × 74.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.92x = 16,492.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,492.28/146.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.25

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