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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.86, 220.33 and 69.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.86, 220.33 and 69.82 is: 104.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.86 : 220.33 = 69.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.86/220.33 = 69.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.86x = 220.33 × 69.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.86x = 15,383.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,383.44/146.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.75

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