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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.80, 220.27 and 69.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.80, 220.27 and 69.77 is: 104.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.80 : 220.27 = 69.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.80/220.27 = 69.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.80x = 220.27 × 69.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.80x = 15,366.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,366.96/146.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.68

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