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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.05, 218.90 and 68.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.05, 218.90 and 68.91 is: 103.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.05 : 218.90 = 68.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.05/218.90 = 68.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.05x = 218.90 × 68.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.05x = 15,084.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,084.05/146.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.28

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