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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.88, 220.33 and 69.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.88, 220.33 and 69.86 is: 104.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.88 : 220.33 = 69.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.88/220.33 = 69.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.88x = 220.33 × 69.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.88x = 15,391.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,391.11/146.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.78

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