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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.17, 218.85 and 97.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.17, 218.85 and 97.48 is: 145.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.17 : 218.85 = 97.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.17/218.85 = 97.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.17x = 218.85 × 97.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.17x = 21,333.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,333.50/146.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.95

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