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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.37, 219.44 and 97.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.37, 219.44 and 97.64 is: 146.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.37 : 219.44 = 97.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.37/219.44 = 97.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.37x = 219.44 × 97.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.37x = 21,426.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,426.09/146.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.38

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