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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.88, 220.17 and 69.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.88, 220.17 and 69.73 is: 104.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.88 : 220.17 = 69.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.88/220.17 = 69.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.88x = 220.17 × 69.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.88x = 15,351.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,351.77/146.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.52

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