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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146, 219.08 and 70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146, 219.08 and 70 is: 105.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146 : 219.08 = 70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146/219.08 = 70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146x = 219.08 × 70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146x = 15,335.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,335.60/146
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.04

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