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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.12, 201.62 and 97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.12, 201.62 and 97 is: 133.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.12 : 201.62 = 97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.12/201.62 = 97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.12x = 201.62 × 97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.12x = 19,557.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,557.14/146.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.84

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