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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.01, 218.82 and 68.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.01, 218.82 and 68.87 is: 103.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.01 : 218.82 = 68.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.01/218.82 = 68.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.01x = 218.82 × 68.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.01x = 15,070.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,070.22/146.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.21

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