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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.13, 219.09 and 97.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.13, 219.09 and 97.32 is: 145.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.13 : 219.09 = 97.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.13/219.09 = 97.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.13x = 219.09 × 97.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.13x = 21,321.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,321.84/146.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.91

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