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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.03, 218.80 and 68.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.03, 218.80 and 68.81 is: 103.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.03 : 218.80 = 68.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.03/218.80 = 68.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.03x = 218.80 × 68.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.03x = 15,054.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,054.62/146.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.10

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