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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.02, 219.08 and 68.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.02, 219.08 and 68.98 is: 103.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.02 : 219.08 = 68.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.02/219.08 = 68.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.02x = 219.08 × 68.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.02x = 15,112.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,112.14/146.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.49

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