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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.89, 220.36 and 69.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.89, 220.36 and 69.94 is: 104.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.89 : 220.36 = 69.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.89/220.36 = 69.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.89x = 220.36 × 69.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.89x = 15,411.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,411.98/146.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.92

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