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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.12, 219.17 and 97.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.12, 219.17 and 97.31 is: 145.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.12 : 219.17 = 97.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.12/219.17 = 97.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.12x = 219.17 × 97.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.12x = 21,328.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,328.22/146.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.97

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