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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.97, 220.48 and 70.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.97, 220.48 and 70.02 is: 105.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.97 : 220.48 = 70.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.97/220.48 = 70.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.97x = 220.48 × 70.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.97x = 15,437.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,437.83/146.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.04

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