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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.94, 220.56 and 74.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.94, 220.56 and 74.96 is: 112.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.94 : 220.56 = 74.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.94/220.56 = 74.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.94x = 220.56 × 74.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.94x = 16,533.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,533.18/146.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.52

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