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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.92, 220.14 and 69.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.92, 220.14 and 69.87 is: 104.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.92 : 220.14 = 69.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.92/220.14 = 69.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.92x = 220.14 × 69.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.92x = 15,381.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,381.18/146.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.69

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