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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.04, 218.52 and 97.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.04, 218.52 and 97.68 is: 146.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.04 : 218.52 = 97.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.04/218.52 = 97.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.04x = 218.52 × 97.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.04x = 21,345.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,345.03/146.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.16

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