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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.85, 220.28 and 69.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.85, 220.28 and 69.79 is: 104.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.85 : 220.28 = 69.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.85/220.28 = 69.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.85x = 220.28 × 69.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.85x = 15,372.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,372.44/146.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.68

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