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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.78, 219.87 and 69.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.78, 219.87 and 69.63 is: 104.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.78 : 219.87 = 69.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.78/219.87 = 69.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.78x = 219.87 × 69.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.78x = 15,309.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,309.55/146.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.31

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