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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.74, 220.08 and 69.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.74, 220.08 and 69.66 is: 104.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.74 : 220.08 = 69.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.74/220.08 = 69.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.74x = 220.08 × 69.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.74x = 15,330.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,330.77/146.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.48

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