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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.20, 218.70 and 98.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.20, 218.70 and 98.20 is: 146.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.20 : 218.70 = 98.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.20/218.70 = 98.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.20x = 218.70 × 98.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.20x = 21,476.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,476.34/146.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.90

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