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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.44, 202.17 and 97.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.44, 202.17 and 97.30 is: 134.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.44 : 202.17 = 97.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.44/202.17 = 97.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.44x = 202.17 × 97.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.44x = 19,671.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,671.14/146.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.33

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