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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.96, 220.72 and 74.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.96, 220.72 and 74.88 is: 112.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.96 : 220.72 = 74.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.96/220.72 = 74.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.96x = 220.72 × 74.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.96x = 16,527.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,527.51/146.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.46

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