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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.66, 220.07 and 69.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.66, 220.07 and 69.71 is: 104.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.66 : 220.07 = 69.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.66/220.07 = 69.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.66x = 220.07 × 69.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.66x = 15,341.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,341.00/146.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.60

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