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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.38, 219.72 and 97.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.38, 219.72 and 97.48 is: 146.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.38 : 219.72 = 97.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.38/219.72 = 97.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.38x = 219.72 × 97.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.38x = 21,418.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,418.31/146.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.32

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