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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.12, 219.50 and 98.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.12, 219.50 and 98.12 is: 147.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.12 : 219.50 = 98.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.12/219.50 = 98.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.12x = 219.50 × 98.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.12x = 21,537.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,537.34/146.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.39

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